Lead MRI Technologist

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Start strong: Earn a $20,000 sign-on bonus when you join the team! UPMC Presbyterian is hiring a full-time Lead MRI Technologist to support and guide our dedicated MRI team! This role offers three 13-hour shifts (6:30 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.), with every other weekend and holiday coverage, providing an excellent work-life balance. Step into a dynamic, fast-paced environment where you’ll gain valuable leadership experience, collaborate with a highly skilled team, and make a meaningful impact on patient care. Join a team of life changers at UPMC Presbyterian and take the next step in your MRI career!

Requirements

• Completion of formal training in MRI-related program accredited by the ARRT or ARMRIT or CNMT program or accredited ARDMS program.
• 3 years MRI experience required.
• Performance review consistent with minimum of strong/ Solid performance on last performance review required.
• ARRT or ARMRIT MR Certified required.
• 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 OR ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Responsibilities

• Performs all job responsibilities of Level II MRI Advanced Technologist including practices and maintains MR safety in the department, addresses patient safety through proper patient identification, labeling/preparation/and administration of contrast and communicating according to standard operating procedures, completes procedures according to protocol while presenting relevant information to physician, and updates and documents patient information into rad assessment.
• 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
• Assists with quality assurance projects and assists in the development of exam protocols alongside of or in place of Advanced Level II MRI Tech and communicates results back to departmental leadership.
• 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.
• Assumes the leadership role in the absence of the supervisor
• Assists in talent acquisition interviews for successful recruitment of MRI Technologist candidates and provides feedback for annual performance reviews.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees