MRI Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

Loan Repayment: $9,000

Full-Time Benefits include Health Insurance, PTO, and Retirement

Growth opportunities with advanced MR technology

Discounted staff parking

Level 1 Trauma Center

Award recognition

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Pittsburgh is hiring a full-time MRI Technologist to make a meaningful impact on patient care. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Radiography, MRI, or X-Ray and demonstrate outstanding patient interaction and MR safety practices. Responsibilities include identifying patients, reviewing histories, and ensuring the safe practice of MR technology. This role offers growth opportunities with advanced technology and a supportive team environment. Join us and be part of a leading Trauma Center team!

Qualifications

• Passion for patient care and eagerness to grow professionally.
• Ability to use two patient identifiers for documentation.
• Strong communication skills to explain procedures to patients.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients using two patient identifiers.
• Review patient history and physician orders before exams.
• Maintain MR safety in the department.
• Ensure proper coding and tracking of exams.
• Interact with patients and co-workers with respect.
• Communicate instructions clearly to patients.
• Work effectively as a team member.

Skills

Patient interaction skills

MR safety practices

Ability to communicate instructions

Team collaboration

Education

Radiography, MRI, or X-Ray degree

Job description

Are you interested in growing your clinical career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care?

Join UPMC Mercy as a full-time MRI Technologist today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus: $20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Loan Repayment: $9,000 for December 2023 or later graduates!
• Full-Time Benefits: Includes Health Insurance plans, PTO, Retirement, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
• Growth opportunities with advanced MR technology and a variety of MRI services!
• Secure, discounted staff parking available within close proximity to the hospital!
• UPMC Mercy is proud to offer the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and Comprehensive Burn Center under one roof!
• UPMC Mercy is ranked #14 in the nation for Rehabilitation by U.S. News & World Report.
• Our Trauma and Burn Center has recently been recognized by the American Association of Critical Care Nurses with the Silver Beacon Award!

Work Schedule:

• Varying 8-, 10-, or 12-hour shifts across rotating daylight and evening hours.
• An occasional overnight shift may be possible.
• Rotating weekend shifts and team-divided holiday coverage hours.
• NO on-call and NO travel!

Now is an exciting time to join our dynamic team of skilled technologists! MRI is an integral part of hospital operations and offers the chance to work with advanced MR technology. New graduates (Radiography, MRI, X‑Ray, etc.) are encouraged to apply – we will train! If you’re passionate about patient care and eager to grow professionally, apply today!

Applicants will be placed in the appropriate job title and salary based on individual experience and education, at manager discretion.

Responsibilities:

• Identifies all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and documents patient history in electronic record, as required.
• Reviews patient history and assesses physician orders, and prior to the start of exam, reads and presents all relevant information to the physician based on protocol.
• Practices and maintains MR safety in the department, including the labeling, preparation, and administration of contrast.
• Ensures all exams within area of responsibility are properly coded and tracked through RIS system, all patient information is updated and documented, all exams are properly networked for archiving and interpretation, and all charges are adequately entered for the exams performed.
• Demonstrates a strong ability to interact with both patients and co-workers, while displaying a high level of caring, listening, dignity, and respect.
• 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.
• Able to work as team member within the department and all other departments to expedite patient care efficiently.