MRI Technologist Specialist

Socket.dev; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Health insurance

PTO

Retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Parental leave

Job summary

UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital in Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time MRI Technologist Specialist to join our state-of-the-art imaging team. The role focuses on advanced imaging, patient safety, and collaborative care in a women’s health setting.

You will serve as a technical resource, support continuing education, and participate in quality assurance, accreditation activities, and staff training while providing excellent patient experiences with the Siemens Vida 3T MRI.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an AMA-approved School of Radiologic Technology.
• Minimum of 3 years of MRI experience.
• ARRT MR or ARMRIT certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs all job responsibilities of MRI Technologist Advanced, including procedures, MR safety, and patient data handling.
• Serves as a technical resource to Technologists, assisting with education and training on new techniques, protocols, and software.
• Responsible for offering remediation with Technologists, when necessary, and participates in staff annual performance reviews.
• Responsible for Tech quality assurance program and their protocols alongside of or in place of the Lead MRI Tech, and assumes leadership role in training staff on new equipment.
• When appropriate, creates and implements new training programs and/or assists with the startup of new offsite locations.
• Attends advanced training sessions and seminars to maintain industry standards in imaging techniques, shares pertinent information with department, and assists with research studies, when applicable.
• Assists with accreditation responsibilities and ensures that all quality control tests, safety standards, and procedures are conducted and documented.

Skills

MRI imaging experience

Clinical collaboration

Education

AMA School of Radiologic Technology

Tools

Siemens Vida 3T MRI

Job description

Are you interested in advancing your clinical career while making a direct, meaningful impact on patient care? Want a team-oriented environment that encourages you to grow professionally?

Join UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital as a full-time MRI Technologist Specialist today!

Why Join Us?

• Sign-On Bonus:$20,000 for a 2-year commitment for eligible hires!
• Full-Time Benefits including Health Insurance options, PTO, Retirement, Paid Parental Leave, Tuition Assistance, and more!
• State-of-the-art Imaging technologyand leading-edge diagnostic and treatment services, with a newly remodeled MRI zone!
• Dynamic, collaborative team environmentthat fosters a culture of mutual support, continuous learning, and patient-centered care!
• UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital is proud to be aNational Center of Excellence in Women’s Health!
• A leader in research, the Magee-Womens Research Institute is the nation’s first research center devoted exclusively to health conditions affecting women and their infants.

Work Schedule:

• Four 10-hour shifts across the week, primarily Monday through Friday!
• Rotating daylight and evening shifts.
• On-call holiday coverage hours and rotating weekend shifts, when needed.
• No travel required!

The Magee MRI Department specializes in women’s MRI imaging, offering access to a state-of-the-art Siemens Vida 3T MRI scanner, which has significantly enhanced our imaging quality, reduced scan times, and improved overall patient comfort! Our advanced diagnostic capabilities are tailored to the unique needs of our patient population, and our team is passionate about advancing women’s health through cutting-edge imaging technology.

Now is an exciting time to join our expanding MRI department, supported by a multidisciplinary team of dedicated healthcare professionals! The MRI Technologist Specialist is an integral part of hospital operations, serving as a resource to staff and ensuring high-quality care delivery in addition to performing advanced imaging procedures.

Responsibilities:

• Performs all job responsibilities of MRI Technologist Advanced, including procedures, MR safety and patient safety in the department, and maintaining patient information.
• Serves as a technical resource to Technologists on a daily basis, assisting with continuing education needs and training on new techniques, protocols, and software applications.
• Responsible for offering remediation with Technologists, when necessary, and participates in staff annual performance reviews.
• Responsible for Tech quality assurance program and their protocols alongside of or in place of the Lead MRI Tech, and assumes leadership role in training staff on new equipment.
• When appropriate, creates and implements new training programs and/or assists with the startup of new offsite locations.
• Attends advanced training sessions and seminars in order to maintain industry standards in imaging techniques, shares pertinent information with department, and assists with research studies, when applicable.
• Assists with accreditation responsibilities and ensures that all quality control tests, safety standards, and procedures are conducted and documented.

• Graduate of an approved AMA School of Radiologic technology.
• 3 years of experience in MRI required.
• ARRT MR or ARMRIT certified required.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran