Diagnostic Technologist

3/15/2026

The Diagnostic Technologist will perform imaging procedures independently, requiring technical skill and independent judgment to apply ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes. Responsibilities include patient identification, reviewing history, administering contrast, documenting in electronic records, and ensuring exams are coded and tracked.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

10,001+ employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

About The Company

UPMC is a world-renowned, nonprofit health care provider and insurer committed to delivering exceptional, people-centered care and community services. Headquartered in Pittsburgh and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh Schools of the Health Sciences, UPMC is shaping the future of health through clinical and technological innovation, research, and education. Dedicated to advancing the well-being of our diverse communities, we provide nearly $2 billion annually in community benefits, more than any other health system in Pennsylvania. Our 100,000 employees — including more than 5,000 physicians — care for patients across more than 40 hospitals and 800 outpatient sites in Pennsylvania, New York, and Maryland, as well as overseas. UPMC Insurance Services covers more than 4 million members, providing the highest-quality care at the most affordable price. To learn more, visit UPMC.com.

About the Role

UPMC Somerset is seeking a Diagnostic Technologist to join their team of life-changers! This position will work varying shifts including some evenings and weekends. As a Diagnostic Technologist, you'll perform imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation for diagnostic purposes.

UPMC is excited to offer a generous sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 with a 2-year commitment.

Responsibilities:

Identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol for procedures.
Review patient history and physician orders, applying departmental protocols.
Document patient history in electronic records as needed.
Administer PO and rectal contrast per physician orders and department policy.
Ensure exams are coded, tracked, networked to ISITE, and charges entered.
Perform diagnostic radiography procedures independently using established protocols.
Use complex imaging equipment for data acquisition, analysis, and documentation.
Interact with patients and co-workers with care, respect, and teamwork.
Perform technical procedures with independent judgment and appropriate radiation use.
Communicate instructions clearly to patients, explaining procedures to ease their fears.

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or verification from ARRT approved school of completion of program and scheduled graduation date.
- Technologists hired before graduation will have indirect supervision by an ARRT certified diagnostic technologist until the degree is verified.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT Registry eligible as a Radiologic Technologist. Must obtain radiography registry within 6 months of hire date
ARRT Certificate
ARRT Radiography
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
Act 33 with renewal
Act 34 with renewal
Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Key Skills

Diagnostic RadiographyIndependent JudgmentIonizing RadiationPatient IdentificationUniversal ProtocolPatient History ReviewElectronic Records DocumentationContrast AdministrationExam CodingData AcquisitionData AnalysisComplex Imaging EquipmentPatient CommunicationRadiation SafetyARRT RegistryBasic Life Support