Radiology Technologist (Casual)

Are you interested in a rewarding clinical career that makes a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Looking for casual, flexible hours?

Join UPMC as a casual Radiology Technologist at Children’s Hospital today!

Why Join Us?

• Flexible scheduling!
• The casual staff are an essential part of our X-Ray team! Join a compassionate, patient-focused, and team-orientated department!
• UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh is Nationally Ranked in all 11 Specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-2025!

Work Schedule:

• 16 hours every two weeks (flexible)!
• Can work 4, 8, 10, or 12-hour shifts.
• Rotating shifts, including day, evening, and night in a casual capacity.
• Rotating weekend and holiday coverage availability.
• NO on-call hours!
• Limited, if any, travel to Children's satellite and Express Care locations.

Radiography new graduates (Radiology, Diagnostic, X-Ray) are encouraged to apply – we will train! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today!

Responsibilities:

• Properly identifies all patients by using two patient identifiers.
• Reviews patient history, assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
• Administers PO/enteral and rectal contrast per physician orders.
• Ensure exams are coded, tracked, networked, and charged correctly.
• Performs diagnostic radiography and other procedures utilizing established protocols/procedures.
• Utilizes complex imaging equipment for the acquisition, analysis, and documentation of image data.
• Interacts with patients and co-workers with care, dignity, and respect.
• 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.

• 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:
Technologists cannot work in an outpatient setting until ARRT has been obtained.

• ARRT Certificate or registry-eligible (must obtain within 6 months of hire)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required within 30 days of hire.
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewals

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran