Cardiovascular MRI Technologist Advanced

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

35d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a full-time Cardiovascular Advanced MRI Technologist or Cardio MRI Clinical Specialist within the brand-new Children’s Heart Institute at UPMC Children’s Hospital. The position offers access to cutting-edge technology, opportunities for career advancement, and a chance to make a direct impact on patient care. The department is team-oriented with training opportunities and a robust career ladder. UPMC Children’s Hospital is nationally ranked in all 11 Specialties by U.S. News & World Report for 2025-2026. The role involves procedural Cardiac MRI and routine MRI procedures, functioning in a clinical and research-based capacity. Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education, at manager discretion.

Requirements

Completion of formal training in an accredited MRI-related program and/or ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification.
Must have at least 2 years of general MRI experience.
Must have 1 year of Cardiac MRI experience.
Graduate of an approved AMA School of Radiologic Technology.
2 years of Cardiac MRI experience required.
MR Certification required.
ARRT Certificate or ARMRIT
Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting, Act 33, Act 34, and Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewals

Responsibilities

Competently performs all cardiac MR studies and maintains MR safety in the department.
Maintains patient safety through proper patient identification, preparation and administration of contrast, and communication.
Completes procedures according to protocol, presents relevant information to physician, and updates and documents patient information into appropriate systems.
Able to process advanced cardiac MRI, including perfusion and congenital heart disease.
Prescribes oblique cardiac imaging planes to accommodate congenital heart disease anatomy (RV 2, 3 chamber, RV outflow, single ventricle).
Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts and perform services at satellite facilities, when needed.
Assists with the training of fellows and newly hired MR Techs.
Participates in standardization activities and works directly with supervising physicians regarding protocol development.
Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
Performs other duties, as assigned.