Job Description:
Join Our Team as an MRI Technologist with UPMC Northwest!
This position may be eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 with a 2-year commitment.
Are you ready to advance your career in medical imaging while making a difference in patient care? UPMC Northwest in Seneca, PA is seeking a skilled and dedicated part-time MRI Technologist to join our dynamic team, serving weekends between 6:00a.m. - 4:30p.m.. As an MRI Technologist, you will perform imaging procedures at a high technical level, demonstrating independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for diagnostic purposes. Become a member of our life-changing team today!
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In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
Maintain clinical competencies for all exams and equipment.
Identify all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilize universal protocol when performing procedures.
Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data including the labeling /preparation/and administration of contrast.
Document patient history in electronic record as required.
Read and present all relevant information to the physician based on protocol prior to start of exam.
Ensure 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.
Practice and maintain MR safety in the department.
Demonstrate a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity and respect.
Work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.
Perform procedures for reviewing, processing, and archiving.
Demonstrate 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.
Qualifications:
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 hireAct 31 Mandated Reporter Training within 90 days of hire or transfer
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
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran