MRI Technologist Adv

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

UPMC is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform advanced imaging procedures with a high degree of independence. The role includes a 12-hour shift pattern with rotation to multiple sites and mandatory on-call duties. A $20,000 sign-on bonus is offered with a 2-year commitment.

Applicants must hold ARRT MR certification and CPR/BLS, plus required clearances. The position emphasizes patient safety, protocol adherence, and collaboration with physicians and management.

Qualifications

• ARRT MR certification
• CPR/BLS required
• Act 31/33/34/73 clearances as applicable

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced MRI procedures with limited supervision.
• Ensure patient safety and accurate identification and labeling.
• Operate MRI equipment and conduct quality control activities.
• Cover shifts across sites and participate in on-call rotation.
• Support QA, regulatory testing and research initiatives.

Skills

MRI expertise

Patient safety

Independent work

Job description

UPMC offers a 20,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment.
Performs imaging procedures at an advanced level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of advanced technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative for diagnostic purposes.
This position works three 12-hour shifts with rotation to other sites. On call rotation is required. Holidays as assigned.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all job responsibilities of Level I MRI Technologist including practices and maintains MR safety in the department, addresses patient safety through proper patient identification, labeling/preparation/and administration of contrast and communicating according to standard operating procedures, completes procedures according to protocol while presenting relevant information to physician, and updates and documents patient information into rad assessment.
• Demonstrates complete operation of specialty equipment, analyzes data promptly, and completes quality control activities.
• Promptly responds to medical editing requests.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Completion of formal training in MRI-related program accredited by the ARRT.
• 2 years MRI experience required for Advanced role.

Will consider less experience or new graduate for the MRI Technologist role.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

ARRT MR Certified. 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
• 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