MRI Technologist (Part-Time)

UPMC•Farrell, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley, located in Farrell, PA. is hiring a Part-Time MRI Technologist to join the Imaging Team! This position will primarily work 10- hour dayshifts with rotating weekend and holiday on-call responsibility required. This role will support both UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley and UPMC Horizon-Greenville. We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for MRI Technologist positions! Don't miss out - Apply today! Sign-On Bonus Details: $10,000 for a 2-year work commitment.

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.
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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Maintains clinical competencies for all exams and equipment.
Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilizes universal protocol when performing procedures. Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data including the labeling /preparation/and administration of contrast. Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
Prior to start of exam, reads and presents all relevant information to the physician based on protocol
Ensures all exams within his/her area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all patient information is updated and documented in Rad Assessment, all exams are properly networked to ISITE for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
Practices and maintains MR safety in the department.
Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect. Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
Performs procedures for reviewing processing and archiving.
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.