Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Team as an MRI Technologist at UPMC Hamot!

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Are you ready to advance your career in medical imaging while making a difference in patient care? UPMC Hamot in  Erie, PA is seeking a skilled and dedicated  full-time MRI Technologist to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will perform imaging procedures at a high technical level, demonstrating independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for diagnostic purposes.

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If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and seek a rewarding career in medical imaging, apply today to join the UPMC Hamot team as an MRI Technologist. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients every day!

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An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services: An Inside Look at UPMC Imaging Services – My Career at UPMC
Career Areas, Imaging: Imaging Careers at UPMC

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Candidates will be hired into appropriate level of the career ladder based on education, experience, and leader discretion.

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Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative for diagnostic purposes.

Responsibilities: \n

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• 2. Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment.
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• 5. 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.
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• 4. Prior to start of exam, reads and presents all relevant information to the physician based on protocol
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• 8. 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.
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• 1. Practices and maintains MR safety in the department.
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• 6. 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.
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• 3. Performs procedures for reviewing, processing and archiving.
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• 7. 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.
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Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT or ARDMS program.

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ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT within 6 months of hire date.

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MR registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired.

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CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT within 6 months of hire date. \n

MR registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired.

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CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.

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CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire. If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.

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• ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
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• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
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• Act 34
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Tags

Full time,

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