Description:
As an MRI Technologist, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality diagnostic imaging services using magnetic resonance imaging equipment. You’ll work closely with radiologists and healthcare teams to ensure accurate imaging, patient safety, and compassionate care throughout the scanning process.
** This position is eligible for a Sign-On Bonus of up to $20,000 with a 2-year commitment **
Responsibilities:
- Maintain clinical competency in all MRI procedures and equipment operation.
- Properly identify patients using two identifiers and follow universal protocol for all exams.
- Review patient history and physician orders to apply appropriate imaging protocols, including contrast preparation and administration.
- Accurately document patient history and exam details in the electronic medical record.
- Present relevant clinical information to the radiologist prior to the start of each exam.
- Ensure accurate coding, tracking, and archiving of exams in RIS and PACS systems, and enter all related charges.
- Adhere to and promote MR safety standards within the department.
- Communicate effectively and compassionately with patients and coworkers, demonstrating respect and empathy.
- Collaborate with team members across departments to ensure efficient patient care.
- Clearly explain procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and encourage cooperation.
Shifts: This position will work rotating days and shifts: 6:30am-2:30pm, 7am-3pm, 9am-5pm, 1pm-9pm. You may need to provide on-call coverage. May be subject to work other shifts/days based on hospital needs.
- Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT or ARDMS program.
- ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT within 6 months of hire date.
- MR registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained.
- CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran