MRI Technologist - Flex Full-Time with $20K Sign-On

UPMC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $20,000

Job summary

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

A generous sign-on bonus is offered for MRI positions, with details of $20,000 for a 2-year commitment. Opportunities for professional growth and MR safety emphasis are included.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• ARRT registry eligible must obtain ARRT within 6 months of hire.
• MR registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained.
• CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.
• CPR or BLS required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.

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 interact with 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.

Skills

Team player

MR safety

Patient communication

Education

ARRT Radiologic Technologist education

Job description

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

A generous sign-on bonus is offered for MRI positions, with details of $20,000 for a 2-year commitment. Opportunities for professional growth and MR safety emphasis are included.