MRI Tech

UPMC • Altoona, PA

34d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Altoona is seeking an MRI Tech for a full-time, 40-hour night position. This role involves working four 10-hour shifts from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with rotation as needed. The position is part of the AFSCME union. UPMC Altoona offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus and a new Monthly Loan Repayment program for eligible graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment over three years. The Night Program provides an additional $2 per hour differential for night hours worked, on top of existing off-shift differentials. Participants must commit to working budgeted shifts as off-shift hours. PTO requests are subject to approval and do not receive the night program differential. Eligibility for the Night Program includes being in a patient care technician role (full-time or part-time) on a unit requiring 24-hour coverage, having at least six months of experience, and maintaining a Solid/Strong/Good performance rating with no corrective actions in the last six months. New employees can enter the program at hire. Resigning or being removed from the program results in a one-year ineligibility. Steady night shifts are required to receive the differential. Participation in the program does not impact medical benefits, STD, LTD, PTO, or tuition reimbursement.

Requirements

• 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.
• 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 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)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal
• Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

Nice To Haves

• If no MRI registry at hire, UPMC Altoona will provide training and clinical experiences.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
• Selects and operates equipment as directed. Technologist set up equipment to provide the best information on exam as needed.
• Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
• Provides immobilizing devices as required.
• Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
• Supports department and hospital-based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
• Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with department policy.
• Use of PACS and Syngo. Has knowledge of the hospital PACS system, to review and acquire current and previous images. Use of the Radiology Information System and Sorian Scheduling System. Has knowledge in performing the tasks of scanning documents, interactive documents, able to charge, revise, and add procedures.
• Assists physicians in administering contrast media. Technologist has needed items, contrast, amount to be injected available plus any other materials as directed by physician and/or radiologist.
• Assists in performing first aid as necessary. Technologist will possess skills and system for first aid as necessary and renew skills annually per job requirements.
• Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness. Secures and returns supplies.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Technologist insures that all guidelines are followed for the patient, co-workers and understand what requirements are necessary.
• May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel. Technologist will cooperate in education for ancillary staff, students and whomever directed by supervisor or medical or Administrative Directors.
• Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Technologist will consistently provide sterile environment items to insure patient's and co-workers' well-being.
• Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Proper technical factors as exam, diagnosis indicates; technologist sets equipment as needed.
• Transfers and positions patients. Technologists moves patient into positions per exam, radiologist dictates.
• Addresses all patient information to ensure patient safety, and directs patients accordingly

Benefits

• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• Monthly Loan Repayment program offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years for eligible graduates
• $2 per hour night program differential
• Medical benefits
• Short-term disability (STD)
• Long-term disability (LTD)
• PTO (paid time off)
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree