MRI Technologist

UPMC; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

UPMC seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform imaging procedures with independence and clinical judgment. The role emphasizes MR safety, patient care, and accurate documentation in RIS/ISITE systems.

Responsibilities include protocol-based exam review, accurate patient identification, and maintaining competencies across all exams. ARRT/registry eligibility and CPR/BLS are required; a sign-on bonus applies with a 2-year commitment.

Qualifications

• Maintains MR safety and clinical competencies.
• Reads and presents information to physician based on protocol.
• Demonstrates interaction with patients and staff with care and respect.

Responsibilities

• Practices MR safety in the department.
• Maintains clinical competencies for all exams and equipment.
• Performs procedures for processing and archiving reviews.
• Verifies patient identity and uses universal protocol for procedures.
• Documents patient history in electronic record and updates exam data.

Skills

MR safety

Teamwork

Patient communication

Clinical competencies

Independent judgment

Education

ARRT Registry eligibility

CNMT/ARMRIT/ARDMS eligibility

BLS/CPR certification

Act 31/33/34/73 clearances

Tools

RIS system

ISITE archiving

Job description

UPMC offers a $20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment.

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.

This position works day shift from Monday to Friday with rotating shifts and call at the hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Practices and maintains MR safety in the department.
• Maintains clinical competencies for all exams and equipment.
• Performs procedures for reviewing processing and archiving
• Prior to start of exam, reads and presents all relevant information to the physician based on protocol.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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. CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: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. 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
• 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