MRI Technologist - UPMC St. Margaret

UPMC St. Margaret is looking to hire a Full-Time MRI Technologist to work rotating shifts. We are looking for highly engaged and motivated candidates to provide high-quality services to our patients. UPMC offers competitive benefits and great opportunities for growth by utilizing the MRI Technologist Career Ladder, or any within the Imaging Family. Join the UPMC St. Margaret team and help us make a positive impact on the patient experience! NEW Sign-On Bonus Available! (External and eligible candidates) $15,000 with a 2-year commitment OR $30,000 with a 3-year commitment As an MRI Technologist at UPMC St. Margaret, you will find: On-Site parking UPMC's brand new Monthly Loan Repayment program, exclusively for December 2023 and later graduates, offering $9,000 in loan repayment paid over three years (*Eligible flex full-time roles to receive a prorated amount of $6,300) An incomparable benefits package, including tuition reimbursement. Top clinicians, leading researchers, and the most modern equipment and technology in health care today The MRI Technologist is an important step on the MRI Technologist career ladder. Final candidates will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary structure base on experience, and certification. Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative for diagnostic purposes. 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 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. 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. CPR or BLS 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) Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting Act 33 Act 34 Act 73 FBI Clearance UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Created: 2024-11-02