Lead MRI Technologist

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time Lead MRI Technologist. This role offers the opportunity to grow your clinical career, make a meaningful impact on patient care, and advance leadership skills in a positive, team-oriented environment. UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is a National Center of Excellence in Women’s Health and a leader in research through the Magee-Womens Research Institute. The Magee MRI Department specializes in women’s MRI imaging, utilizing a state-of-the-art Siemens Vida 3T MRI scanner. The Lead MRI Technologist is an integral part of hospital operations, serving as a resource to staff, ensuring high-quality care delivery, and performing advanced imaging procedures.

Requirements

Completion of formal training in MRI-related program accredited by the ARRT or ARMRIT, or CNMT program, or accredited ARDMS program.
3 years of MRI experience required.
ARRT MR or ARMRIT required.
Performance review consistent with minimum of strong/solid performance on last performance review required.
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)
CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
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Responsibilities

Performs all job responsibilities of an MRI Technologist Advanced, including maintaining MR and patient safety, preparing and administering contrast, completing procedures, presenting relevant information to physicians, and documenting patient information.
Assumes the leadership role in the absence of a supervisor.
Leads orientation and training for new hires, students, and other medical personnel.
Assists in talent acquisition interviews for recruitment of MRI Technologist candidates and provides feedback for annual performance reviews.
Responsible for offering remediation with technologists when necessary.
Assists with quality assurance projects and assists in the development of exam protocols.
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.