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Lead Diagnostic Technologist

  • PittsburghPA
  • Full-Time
  • Night Job

PostedDecember 7, 2025

Pay$30.13–$48.21 / hr

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About this role

Start strong: Earn a $10,000 sign-on bonus when you join the team! 

ST Health Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Lead Diagnostic Technologist to join our dedicated Night Program team! This role is scheduled for night shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations, and is part of our dedicated Night Program designed to support essential off-shift coverage.

Program Highlights: 

  • Shifts include 12-hour blocks (e.g., 3 p.m. – 3 a.m., 4 p.m. – 4 a.m.) or 8-hour blocks (e.g., 11 p.m. – 7 a.m.)

  • Participants must commit to working the maximum number of budgeted shifts based on their FTE status during off-shift hours

  • Earn an additional $2.00/hour Night Program differential, on top of the hospital’s standard off-shift differential, for all qualifying hours

 Join a team that’s making a difference—apply today!


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.
  • ARRT Certificate
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 34


ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Pay range

$30.13–$48.21 / hr

Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.

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Allied Health Recruiter — Imaging & Rehab

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Lead Diagnostic Technologist — Pittsburgh, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)

Lead Diagnostic Technologist at Pepper Health, Pittsburgh. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply.

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# Lead Diagnostic Technologist

- Location: Pittsburgh, PA
- Employment type: Full-Time
- Category: Imaging
- Shift: Night Job
- Business unit: ST Health Presbyterian
- Pay: $30.13–$48.21 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:51:25.747Z

## Description

**Start strong: Earn a $10,000 sign-on bonus when you join the team!**

**ST Health Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Lead Diagnostic Technologist to join our dedicated Night Program team!**This role is scheduled for night shifts, including weekend and holiday rotations, and is part of our dedicated Night Program designed to support essential off-shift coverage.
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Life at Pepper Health

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Where you’ll work

Pittsburgh, PA

A city of bridges, neighborhoods and world-class medicine. Affordable living, a booming health sector, and Pepper Health facilities across the metro — from our flagship Shadyside campus to a home-health network covering every borough.

About working in Pittsburgh
  • Pepper Health Shadyside
  • Pepper Health Passavant
  • Pepper Health Children's
  • Pepper Health Rehab Services
  • Pepper Health at Home

Benefits

Benefits from day one

  • Day-one health coverage

    Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.

  • Tuition & certifications

    Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.

  • Retirement with match

    403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.

  • PTO & wellbeing days

    Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.

  • Ladders & residencies

    Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.

  • Family support

    Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.

Stories

From people in this role

Devin R., Lead MRI Technologist

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.

Devin R.Lead MRI Technologist — joined as a tech

Career progression

Where this role can lead

  1. Technologist I

  2. Technologist II — advanced modality

  3. Lead Technologist

  4. Imaging Supervisor

  5. Imaging Services Manager

FAQ

Questions people ask about this role

About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?

Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.

About this roleDo you support continuing education?

Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.

About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?

Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.

About this roleWhat does advancement look like?

Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.

Application process

What happens after you apply

  1. Apply

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    Two minutes with Apply Start — resume autofill does the rest.

  2. Recruiter screen

    2–3 days

    A real person reviews every application and reaches out.

  3. Interviews

    Week 1–2

    Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.

  4. Offer

    Within 30 days

    Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.

  5. Welcome

    Day one

    Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.

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