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UPMC MRI Technologist/MRI Technologist Adv in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

We are offering a 10,000 sign-on bonus for a 2-year work commitment !

UPMC Magee Womens-Hospital is hiring a full-time MRI Technologist to join their team! This position's hours will vary with daylight and evening hours with occasional Saturday coverage. There will be rotating on-call hours during the week, weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment.

  • Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data including the labeling /preparation/and administration of contrast. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.

  • Prior to start of exam, reads and presents all relevant information to the physician based on protocol

  • Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all patient information is updated and documented in Rad Assessment, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.

  • Practices and maintains MR safety in the department.

  • Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.

  • Performs procedures for reviewing, processing and archiving.

  • 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.

MRI Tech:

  • ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)

  • Must obtain MR registry within 18 months of hire date

MRI Tech Adv:

  • Completion of formal training in MRI-related program accredited by the ARRT 2 years MRI 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:

  • Must obtain MR registry within 18 months of hire date

  • CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire

  • ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

  • Act 34

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary from the career ladder based on their individual experience and education.

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Individuals hired into this role must comply with UPMC’s COVID vaccination requirements upon beginning employment with UPMC. Refer to the COVID-19 Vaccination Information section at the top of this page to learn more.

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