MRI Technologist

UPMC•Pittsburgh, PA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Are you interested in growing your clinical career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Join UPMC Mercy as a full-time MRI Technologist today! Why Join Us? Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires! Loan Repayment: $9,000 for December 2023 or later graduates! Full-Time Benefits: Includes Health Insurance plans, PTO, Retirement, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more! Growth opportunities with advanced MR technology and a variety of MRI services! Secure, discounted staff parking available within close proximity to the hospital! UPMC Mercy is proud to offer the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof! UPMC Mercy is ranked #14 in the nation for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report. Our Trauma and Burn Center has recently been recognized by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses with the Silver Beacon Award! Work Schedule: Varying 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts across rotating daylight and evening hours. An occasional overnight shift may be possible. Rotating weekend shifts and team-divided holiday coverage hours. NO on-call and NO travel! Now is an exciting time to join our dynamic team of skilled technologists! MRI is an integral part of hospital operations and offers the chance to work with advanced MR technology. New graduates (Radiography, MRI, X-Ray, etc.) are encouraged to apply – we will train! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today! Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education, at manager discretion.

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.
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.
If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.If practicing under a temporary permit: must be under direct supervision of licensed radiologic technologist, must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of permit issue date.
Temporary permits expire 180 days from date of issuance, or upon notice that license application denied, or ten days after notification of failure of licensing exam, whichever occurs first.
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

Responsibilities

Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, and prior to the start of exam, reads and presents all relevant information to the physician based on protocol.
Practices and maintains MR safety in the department, including the labeling, preparation, and administration of contrast.
Ensures all exams within area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all patient information is updated and documented, all exams are properly networked for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, 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 explain procedures to help allay the patient's fears and solicit their cooperation.
Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.