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Join Our Team as a Casual MRI Technologist at UPMC Northwest!

Are you a skilled and motivated MRI Technologist looking for a flexible opportunity to grow your career with a leading healthcare organization? UPMC Northwest is currently seeking a Casual MRI Technologist to join our dedicated imaging team. This casual role offers approximately 10 hours per week, with variable scheduling that includes weekends and on-call hours—perfect for individuals seeking flexibility while maintaining professional development in a dynamic environment.

At UPMC, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient care and advancing careers. As a member of our imaging department, you’ll perform a wide range of diagnostic procedures that require independent judgment, technical expertise, and compassionate patient interaction. You’ll work in a supportive setting that values collaboration, continued learning, and the vital role imaging professionals play in the patient care journey.

This is more than just a job—it’s a chance to be part of a healthcare system that invests in your growth and values your contributions. If you’re passionate about patient care, dedicated to maintaining clinical excellence, and eager to make a difference, we invite you to apply and join the UPMC team.

Responsibilities:

  • Maintain clinical competency for all exams and equipment.
  • Identify all patients properly by using two patient identifiers and utilize universal protocol when performing procedures.
  • Review patient history and assess physician orders, applying specific departmental protocols for optimal results in the acquisition of data including the labeling, preparation, and administration of contrast.
  • Document patient history in electronic record as required.
  • Read and present all relevant information to the physician based on protocol prior to the start of exam.
  • Ensure 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 maintain MR safety in the department.
  • Demonstrate 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.
  • Perform procedures for reviewing, processing, and archiving.
  • Demonstrate the ability to communicate instructions to patients in a clear and concise manner and explain procedures to help allay the patients’ fears and solicit their cooperation.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT or ARDMS program.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

  • Must obtain MR registry within 18 months of hire date.
  • CPR or BLS required.
  • CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire
  • Act 31 Mandated reporter within 90 days of hire/transfer
  • ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) 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
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran