MRI Technologist | West Penn Hospital

High Market Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health network seeks an MRI Technologist to perform prescribed MRI procedures independently while ensuring quality imaging and patient care. This role requires specific certifications, including Radiography and CPR, and offers a sign-on bonus for candidates committed to service excellence.

Qualifications

• Certification from a technical school required.
• Radiography Certification or equivalent.
• CPR certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures and analyze imaging results.
• Educate patients on procedures and monitor their condition.
• Prepare and administer contrast media as needed.

Skills

Independent judgment

Initiative

Education

Associate’s Degree or equivalent

Job description

Company :

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description :

Sign on Bonus Eligible: $10,000 (2 year commitment)

GENERAL OVERVIEW:

Performs prescribed MRI imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment and initiative.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results. (50%)

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (25%)

• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate. (15%)

• Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. (10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum

• Associate’s Degree; or Certification from a technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Radiography Certification (R) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification and Registration (N) or Radiation Therapy Certification and Registration (RT) or MRI (MR) through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist (CNMT) or any American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARMRIT)

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Certification through ARRT is required within 18 months of hire unless employee has obtained American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARMRIT). – Employees in a MRI role (prior to July, 1 2022) who do not have a MRI certification are not required to obtain them; employees in a MRI role with existing MRI certification are required to maintain active certifications. Employees hired, or transferred into the MRI role after July 1, 2022 are also required to maintain active certifications.

• CPR – American Heart Association

• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate

• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Preferred

• Prior experience working as a MRI Technologist

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