MRI Technologist

UPMC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley in Farrell, PA is hiring a Flex Full-Time MRI Technologist to join the Imaging Team. The role primarily dayshifts with rotating weekend and holiday on-call responsibility. This position supports both UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley and UPMC Horizon-Greenville.

We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for MRI Technologist positions. Sign-On Details: $20,000 for a 2-year work commitment.

Qualifications

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical competencies 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 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.

Job description

UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley, located in Farrell, PA. is hiring a Flex Full-Time MRI Technologist to join the Imaging Team!

This position will primarily dayshifts with rotating weekend and holiday on-call responsibility required.

This role will support both UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley and UPMC Horizon-Greenville.

We are currently offeringa generous sign-on bonusfor MRI Technologist positions!

Sign-On Bonus Details: $20,000 for a 2-year work commitment.

Responsibilities:

• Maintains clinical competencies 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.