MRI Technologist (Part-Time)

UPMC; Farrell (Mercer County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-On Bonus

Job summary

UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley in Farrell, PA is hiring a Part-Time MRI Technologist to join the Imaging Team. This role will primarily support 10-hour day shifts with rotating weekend and holiday on-call duties.

The position supports both UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley and UPMC Horizon-Greenville, and offers a generous sign-on bonus of $10,000 for a 2-year commitment. The MRI Technologist will uphold safety, documentation, and patient-care standards while collaborating with the Imaging Team.

Responsibilities

• Maintains clinical competencies for all exams and equipment.
• Identifies patients using two identifiers and follows universal protocol; reviews orders and documents patient history.
• Reads and presents relevant information to the physician before exams.
• Ensures exams are coded and ISITE/archived; charges entered for exams.
• Maintains MR safety in the department.
• Communicates clearly with patients and explains procedures to alleviate fears; works well with team.
• Performs procedures for reviewing processing and archiving.

Tools

MRI

Job description

UPMC Horizon- Shenango Valley, located in Farrell, PA. is hiring a Part-Time MRI Technologist to join the Imaging Team!

This position will primarily work 10- hour dayshifts with rotating weekend and holiday on-call responsibility required.

This role will support both UPMC Horizon-Shenango Valley and UPMC Horizon-Greenville.

We are currently offering a generous sign-on bonus for MRI Technologist positions! Don't miss out -

Sign-On Bonus Details: $10,000 for a 2-year work commitment.

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 a strong ability to interact with both 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.