Pittsburgh, PA, 15222, USA
27 days ago
MRI Technologist
$30,000 Sign-On Bonus now offered to eligible hires! Sign-On Bonus Details: $15,000 for a 2-year work commitment or $30,000 for a three-year work commitment. UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment Program, exclusively for December 2023 or later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (Eligible flex/full-time roles to receive prorated amount of $6,300) **UPMC Shadyside is seeking an MRI Technologist to join our team! Our technologists are expected to support both Shadyside Main MRI department & Hillman Cancer Center MRI department, offering daylight/evening shifts or exclusively night shifts. Weekends, holidays, and call responsibilities are required.** _Final candidates will be selected for a job title within the career ladder that reflects level of education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer._ MRI Tech Responsibilities: + Maintains clinical competency 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 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. + Practices and maintains MR safety in the department. + Performs weekly ACR Phantom testing. **MRI Tech Requirements:** + Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT or ARDMS program. **Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:** + Must obtain MR registry within 18 months of hire date. + Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required. + CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. + ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) + Act 34 **UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran**
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