MRI Technologist Adv

UPMC; Harrisburg (Dauphin County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist for a weekend position in Harrisburg. This role involves performing advanced imaging procedures with a focus on patient safety and quality control, while working independently and collaborating with a team of professionals. The ideal candidate will demonstrate expertise in MRI technology, contribute to protocol development, and assist in training new staff. With a generous sign-on bonus and a commitment to excellence, this opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic healthcare environment.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus

Flexible weekend shifts

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Competently performs advanced technical procedures requiring independent judgment.
• Demonstrates complete operation of specialty MRI equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures while ensuring patient safety and proper documentation.
• Assist in training staff and students while participating in standardization activities.

Skills

Advanced imaging procedures

Independent judgment

Patient safety practices

Quality control activities

Education

Certification as MRI Technologist

Tools

MRI equipment

Job description

UPMC offers a $15,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment for new hires.

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 is a weekend position working from Friday to Sunday or Saturday to Monday. Rotates through the 3 Harrisburg Hospitals.

Responsibilities:

1. 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.
2. Demonstrates complete operation of specialty equipment, analyzes data promptly, and completes quality control activities.
3. Promptly responds to medical editing requests.
4. 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.
5. Assist with the training of staff and students.
6. Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
7. Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
8. Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.