Lead Diagnostic Technologist

UPMC • Erie, PA

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About The Position

Lead Diagnostic Technologist
UPMC Hamot Imaging | Erie, PA
1st Shift, varied | Every Other Weekend | rotating holidays
Are you an experienced diagnostic imaging professional ready to take the next step into leadership—without giving up hands-on patient care? UPMC Hamot Imaging is seeking a Lead Diagnostic Technologist to guide daily operations, mentor staff, and help shape the future of our imaging services.
Take the next step in your imaging career and make a lasting impact—apply today to join UPMC Hamot Imaging as a Lead Diagnostic Technologist.
This role is ideal for a motivated technologist who enjoys coordinating workflow, supporting quality initiatives, and serving as a trusted resource for both staff and leadership—all while continuing to perform advanced imaging procedures.
In addition to performing imaging procedures at an advanced level, coordinates workflow, assists with projects and coordinates educational activities. Functions as a working technologist and distributes workload to ensure efficient operations.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• 3 years Diagnostic Imaging experience required.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.
• 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.
• If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.
• Act 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer
• ARRT Certificate
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Responsibilities

• Assists with quality assurance projects and assists in the development of exam protocols alongside of or in place of advanced technologists and communicates results back to departmental leadership.
• Assists in talent acquisition interviews for successful recruitment of technologist candidates and provides feedback for annual performance reviews.
• Coordinates daily workflow and schedule of the department while maintaining staffing levels based on, but not limited to, call offs, vacations, patient volumes, and training needs.
• Performs all responsibilities of Diagnostic Tech I and Advanced Diagnostic Tech II.
• Leads orientation and training for new hires, students and other medical personnel; ensures competencies are completed in the required time frame. Responsible for offering remediation with technologists when necessary
• Assumes the leadership role in the absence of the supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees