Join the UPMC St. Margaret Pain Management team as an X-Ray Technologist and play a vital role in supporting fluoroscopic pain management procedures. This position is ideal for an experienced technologist who is proficient with C-Arm imaging and enjoys working closely with providers and patients in a collaborative outpatient setting.
You'll work daylight hours Monday through Friday, with shifts typically scheduled from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. based on operational needs. Best of all, there are no weekends, holidays, or on-call responsibilities, offering excellent work-life balance. While primarily based in the Pain Management Clinic, there may be occasional opportunities to float to the Diagnostic Radiology Department when needed.
Our small but highly collaborative team values accountability, adaptability, compassion, and continuous learning. You'll have the opportunity to expand your procedural expertise while working alongside providers and staff who are committed to enhancing the patient experience and improving access to care.
If you're looking for a role where you can make a direct impact on patients, continue developing your skills, and be part of a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and bring your imaging expertise to a team dedicated to exceptional patient care.
Responsibilities:
Performs diagnostic radiography procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures without requiring constant supervision.
Performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgement to adjust protocols and shows initiative to apply prescribed ionizing radiation appropriately for diagnostic radiography purposes.
Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, manipulation and documentation of image data and completes procedures according to protocol.
Administers PO and rectal contrast per physician orders/department policy
Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.
Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
Ensures 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.
*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
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.
Technologist cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT certified in Radiography. CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
- ARRT Certificate
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
- Act 34
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran