MRI Technologist

UPMC; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Hybrid; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus: $20,000

Loan Repayment: $6,300

Comprehensive Health Insurance

Tuition Assistance

Discounted Staff Parking

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Allegheny County seeks an experienced MRI Technologist to join their team at UPMC Mercy. In this flex full-time role, you will work with advanced MR technology and have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care. The position offers a generous sign-on bonus, comprehensive benefits, and the chance to grow professionally. Candidates passionate about patient care are encouraged to apply, as training is available for new graduates.

Qualifications

• Must properly identify all patients using two identifiers.
• Ability to assess physician orders and present information.
• Strong communication skills to explain procedures to patients.

Responsibilities

• Identify and document patient history in electronic records.
• Ensure exams are properly coded and documented in the RIS.
• Practice and maintain MR safety protocols.

Skills

Patient care

MRI safety practices

Clear communication

Team collaboration

Job description

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

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

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus:$20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Loan Repayment:$6,300 for December 2023 or later graduates!
• Full-Time Benefits:Includes Health Insurance plans, PTO, Retirement, Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
• Growth opportunitieswith advanced MR technology and a variety of MRI services!
• Secure, discounted staff parkingavailable 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 Rehabilitationby 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

• Flex full-time schedule that can fluctuate between 28-40 hours per week depending on business needs. Scheduling discussed in advance!
• 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.