MRI Technologist Senior / SEIU-Q | AVH

Highmark Health • Natrona Heights, PA

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About The Position

Performs prescribed MRI imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative. Provides support of coordination of staff and area functions as well as may serve as a physician liaison.

Requirements

• Minimum Associate’s Degree; or Certification from a technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• ARRT (MR) Radiography certification or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification.
• 2 years of MRI Experience.
• CPR – American Heart Association.
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

• Performs all essential job responsibilities of a MRI Technologist, including but not limited to performing age-specific diagnostic imaging per established protocols. Effectively communicates and interacts with patients, physicians and other team members. Addresses patient and physician concerns. Responds to adverse events and/or any changes with patient's status. (50%)
• Acts as a day –to- day mentor/resource for staff and others within the department. Orients and trains new staff and students. (20%)
• Performs and/or trains others relative to quality assurance activities, quality control, and regulatory testing and accreditation preparation/documentation. (10%)
• Demonstrates proficiency in the performance of specialty exams and analyzes data promptly to resolve problems and improve efficiency. Enter new or edit existing MRI scanner protocols. (10%)
• Participates in standardization activities and process improvement initiatives with system-level workgroups. (5%)
• Coverage of chief tech duties as assigned (5%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees