MRI Technologist Trainee

This position is scheduled for day and evening shifts with overnight and weekend rotations. Rotations to the hospitals is required as training advances. + After completion of training, properly screens all patients for any contraindication prior to performing an MRI scan. + Educates patients on all aspects of the MRI procedures. + Under the supervision of a Proctor, MRI Instructor or MRI Technologist, will shadow until determined to be capable of performing daily MRI scans, using proper protocols, procedures and safety guidelines. + Under the supervision of a Proctor, MRI Instructor or MRI Technologist, properly documents appropriate histories and completes all necessary paperwork. + Demonstrates competence in performing required scans on patients of all ages. + Demonstrates administering contrast for specific examinations. + Demonstrates processes and evaluates QC on processor and magnet scanner daily as assigned. + Maintains inter- and intra- departmental communications. + Exhibits a positive and professional image with patients, physicians, co-workers and peers. + Performs clerical responsibilities as needed. + Monitors and maintains current department inventory + Participates in performance improvement projects. + Complies with Imaging and hospital policies and procedures. + Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors. + Performs other duties as assigned. + Graduate of approved School of Radiography. Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology. + If not a graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology must currently be enrolled in an advanced imaging tech training program or currently enrolled in the ARMRIT program with successful completion of phase 1 and phase 2 of the program. + Must complete hands-on clinical competencies within a year of completing phase 1 and phase 2.Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances: + ARRT, NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board), or ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) registered or must be enrolled in the Tesla Institute. + ARRT MRI certification is required after completion of the training program: + The maximum timeframe for completion of the program is 6 months with one extension available at 3 months. + Required to sit for the ARRT exam no later than 3 or 6 months after completion of the training program. + Must remain in the department for two (2) years after certification and registration are achieved. Failure to meet this requirement may result in the need to reimburse UPMC for expenses paid for participation in the program and/or becoming ineligible for promotion as an MRI Technologist. + Failure to pass the exam and/or course will result in termination. + Maintains current CPR certification. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or successful completion of BLS training and certification upon hire. + ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS) OR Tesla Institute + 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 renewalUPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran