MRI Technologist

UPMC•Somerset, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Join UPMC Somerset's team as a Part-Time MRI Technologist and play a key role in delivering high‑quality diagnostic imaging. This position offers 20 hours per week, varied weekday shifts (6:00–2:30, 6:30–3:00, 1:30–10:00), rotating weekends (7:00–3:30), and rotating holidays. New graduates and experienced technologists are encouraged to apply. Enjoy career ladder advancement opportunities and a $10,000 sign-on bonus with a two‑year commitment. As an MRI Technologist, you will perform imaging procedures requiring independent judgment, technical skill, and initiative while ensuring patient comfort, safety, and exceptional care.

Requirements

Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology, OR completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT or ARDMS program.
ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
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.
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

Practices and maintains MRI safety in all aspects of patient care and workflow.
Maintains clinical competency across all MRI exams, protocols, and equipment.
Performs tasks related to reviewing, processing, and archiving MRI studies.
Reviews and presents relevant clinical information to the radiologist based on protocol before beginning the exam.
Identifies patients using two identifiers, follows universal protocol, reviews patient history, applies proper exam protocols, and prepares/labels/administers contrast when required; documents patient history appropriately.
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, showing caring, respect, listening, and collaboration with patients and colleagues to support efficient patient care.
Communicates instructions clearly, explaining procedures to ease patient anxiety and ensure cooperation.
Ensures exams are correctly coded, tracked in the RIS system, documented in Rad Assessment, networked to ISITE for interpretation, and accurately charged.