We are offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus with a 2-year commitment or a $15,000 sign-on bonus with a 3-year work commitment !

　　UPMC Mercy is hiring a part-time MRI Technologist to join their team! This position's hours will consist of variable shifts that will range from daylight, evening, nights, and weekends. This position will require weekend and holiday availability, but will not have on-call responsibilities.

　　Responsibilities:

　　Maintains clinical competency for all exams and equipment.

　　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.

　　Prior to start of exam, reads and presents all relevant information to the physician based on 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.

　　Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT program or accredited 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

　　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

　　ARRT Certificate OR ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)

　　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

　　Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal

　　UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran