Casual MRI Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Pittsburgh seeks a skilled medical imaging technician to perform various imaging procedures with minimal supervision. The role requires independent judgment and technical expertise, ensuring optimal patient care and safety while maintaining accurate documentation and communication with healthcare teams.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates strong interaction skills with patients and co-workers.
• Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment.
• Documents patient history in electronic records as required.
• Communicates instructions clearly to patients and explains procedures.

Skills

Clinical competency

Patient interaction skills

Technical judgment

Job description

Job Description

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.

The final candidate will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary structure based on experience, certification, and skill.

Responsibilities:

1. Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment.
2. 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 records as required.
3. Reads and presents all relevant information to the physician before starting the exam, based on protocol.
4. 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.
5. Practices and maintains MR safety in the department.
6. Demonstrates strong interaction skills with patients and co-workers, displaying care, listening, dignity, and respect. Works effectively as a team member within the department and across departments to expedite patient care.
7. Performs procedures for reviewing, processing, and archiving images.
8. Communicates instructions clearly to patients and explains procedures to allay fears and solicit cooperation.