Job Description
Job Description
MRI Tech for UPMC Altoona - If no MRI registry at hire, UPMC Altoona will provide training and clinical experiences!!!!
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Part time 20 hour position - rotation
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AFSCME union
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Posted: June 16, 2025
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We are currently offering a SIGN-ON BONUS of $7,500for a 2year employment commitment
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Responsibilities:
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\n - Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
\n - Selects and operates equipment as directed. Technologist set up equipment to provide the best information on exam as needed.
\n - Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
\n - Provides immobilizing devices as required. Provides immobilizing devices as required.
\n - Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
\n - Supports department and hospital based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
\n - Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with department policy.
\n - Use of PACS and Syngo.Has knowledge of the hospital PACS system, to review and acquire current and previous images. Use of the Radiology Information System and Sorian Scheduling System. Has knowledge in performing the tasks of scanning documents, interactive documents, able to charge, revise, and add procedures.
\n - Assists physicians in administering contrast media. Technologist has needed items, contrast, amount to be injected available plus any other materials as directed by physician and/or radiologist.
\n - Assists in performing first aid as necessary. Technologist will possess skills and system for first aid as necessary and renew skills annually per job requirements.
\n - Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness. Secures and returns supplies.
\n - Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.Technologist insures that all guidelines are followed for the patient, co-workers and understand what requirements are necessary.
\n - May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel. Technologist will cooperate in education for ancillary staff, students and whomever directed by supervisor or medical or Administrative Directors.
\n - Practices sterile technique and prevents cross contamination. Technologist will consistently provide sterile environment items to insure patient's and co-workers' well being.
\n - Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Proper technical factors as exam, diagnosis indicates; technologist sets equipment as needed.
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Completion of formal training from an MRI program accredited by the ARRT.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: ARRT Certification Must obtain MRI registry within 18 months of hire date. If no MRI registry at hire, UPMC Altoona will provide training and clinical experiences. CPR or BLS Required Act 33, 34, 73CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
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\n - ARRT Certificate
\n - Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
\n - Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
\n - Act 33 with renewal
\n - Act 34 with renewal
\n - Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
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UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Job Tags
Part time, Relocation package, Shift work,