Lead Diagnostic Technologist
Company: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 28, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description 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. 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
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. 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.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 UPMC is an Equal Opportunity
Employer/Disability/Veteran
Keywords: UPMC - Pittsburgh Medical Center, Niagara Falls , Lead Diagnostic Technologist, Healthcare , Erie, New York
