MRI Technologist | West Penn Hospital

Highmark Health; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh seeks a Radiologic Technologist to perform prescribed radiographic imaging procedures with minimal supervision. The role requires independent judgment and initiative to deliver accurate results while maintaining patient safety.

Responsibilities include patient positioning, quality analysis, educating patients, and adherence to safety standards. A sign-on bonus of $30,000 is available with a 3-year commitment and ARRT(R) or MR certification is required.

Formación

• Associate degree or equivalent required.
• ARRT Radiography (R) or MR certification required.
• Preferred radiology experience.

Responsabilidades

• Positions patient and performs imaging procedures independently.
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with image quality.
• Repositions patient and repeats procedures to ensure quality.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.
• Educates patient regarding procedures and equipment.
• Prepares and administers contrast media when within scope.
• Monitors patient condition and responds to changes.
• Selects exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Maintains equipment safety and performs quality control.
• Repairs or reports equipment malfunctions as needed.

Conocimientos

Independent work

Image quality analysis

Patient education

Safety compliance

Educación

Associate's degree or equivalent

ARRT Radiography (R) or MR certification

Herramientas

MRI equipment

Descripción del empleo

Company : Allegheny Health Network

Job Description : Sign on Bonus Eligible: $30,000 (3 year commitment)

GENERAL OVERVIEW

This job performs prescribed radiographic 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) independently.
• 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. (40%)
• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. (20%)
• 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. (20%)
• 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. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Associate's Degree; or equivalent from a two year college or a technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent education and experience.

American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), or Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT) registered as an MR technologist certification required

Preferred Prior radiology experience

Additional Employment Requirements

• CPR – American Heart Association Act 34
• Criminal Background Clearance Certificate Act 33
• Child Abuse Clearance Certificate Act 73
• FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

If ARRT (R) is the only certification ARRT in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) is required within 18 months from hire date 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.

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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