MRI Technologist

UPMC • Pittsburgh, PA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist to join their team. This role involves performing MRI procedures while adhering to MR safety guidelines, interacting with patients and colleagues with a high level of care, and ensuring accurate documentation and coding. The department specializes in women's MRI imaging using a state-of-the-art Siemens Vida 3T MRI scanner. New graduates are encouraged to apply as training will be provided. The position offers a dynamic, collaborative team environment that fosters continuous learning and patient-centered care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT, or ARDMS program.
• ARRT registry eligible technologists 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.
• ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) 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 MRI procedures while practicing MR safety guidelines.
• Prior to the start of exam, reads and presents all relevant information to the physician based on protocol and identifies all patients properly by using two identifiers.
• Labels, prepares, and administers contrast.
• Reviews patient history, assesses physician orders, and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
• Ensures all exams are properly coded and tracked, all patient information is updated and documented, all exams are properly networked, and all charges are adequately entered appropriately.
• Interacts with both patients and coworkers while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner, and the ability to explain procedures to help allay the patients’ fears and solicit their cooperation.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Loan Repayment: Up to $9,000 for December 2023 or later graduates!
• Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
• State-of-the-art Imaging technology and leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services, with a newly remodeled MRI zone!
• Dynamic, collaborative team environment that fosters a culture of mutual support, continuous learning, and patient-centered care!

What This Job Offers

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