MRI Technologist from Joulé

Title: MRI Technologist
Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Schedule: (4)10 hour shifts and rotational, Day, night, weekend
Compensation: $30.27-$45.45 hourly range * based on experience, Sign on bonus Up to $30,000 with a 3 year commitment, Relocation Assistance ranging from $3,000 to $5,000, $9,000 student loan if graduated after 12/2023
Type: Direct-Hire/Permanent

Overview:
Our client, an esteemed medical facility, is seeking an MRI Technologist to operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners and create detailed images of patients' internal structures. These images assist physicians in diagnosing and treating medical conditions. If you are intrigued and would like to learn more, we encourage you to submit your application!

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.
• Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in data acquisition, including the labeling /preparation/and administration of contrast.
• Documents patient history in electronic record as required.
• Prior to the start of the exam, read and presents all relevant information to the physician based on the 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.

• MRI Tech: Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT program or accredited ARDMS program and Must obtain MR registry within 18 months of hire date.
• MRI Tech Advanced level: Completion of formal training in MRI-related program accredited by the ARRT. 2 years MRI experience required.
• CPR or BLS Required. CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
  Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
• Act 33 with renewal
• Act 34 with renewal