MRI Technologist

UPMC; Mechanicsburg (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC seeks an imaging technologist to perform diagnostic imaging procedures with professional independence and clinical judgment. The role emphasizes patient safety, protocol adherence, and collaboration with physicians. You will contribute to quality care while following department standards and safety guidelines.

The position runs Monday through Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., with on-call duties and holiday coverage as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Maintains MR safety within the department.
• Keeps clinical competencies for all exams and equipment.
• Performs procedures for processing and archiving data.
• Reads and presents information to the physician based on protocol.
• Identifies patients by two identifiers and uses universal protocol.
• Communicates with patients and coworkers with care and respect.
• Ensures exams are coded, documented in RIS, and archived to ISITE.

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 from Monday to Friday from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., on call required and holidays as assigned.

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.