UPMC Williamsport is seeking a full-time Diagnostic Technologist/Advanced Diagnostic Technologist! This role will work daylight hours to include rotating weekends, holidays, and on-call responsibilities. Whether you’re an experienced imaging professional or a new graduate eager to gain experience, this could be your opportunity!

This position is eligible for a generous sign-on bonus and student loan incentive!

Sign-On Bonus and Incentive Details

Generous Sign-On Bonus of up to $15,000 for qualified applicants.  A two-year work commitment is required.

o   Diagnostic Tech: $10k for 0-1 year experience; $15k for 1+ year experience

UPMC’s new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offers $9,000 in loan repayment over three years.

Applicants will be considered at all levels of the career ladder.

**Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects the level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.**

The Diagnostic Technologist/Advanced Diagnostic Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs various technical procedures using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities:

Identifies all patients properly using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Document patient history in electronic record as required. Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy Ensure all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed. Perform diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision. Utilize complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol. Performs various technical procedures that require independent judgment to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes. Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients clearly and concisely and explain procedures to help allay the patient’s fears and solicit their cooperation.