Location: Jamestown,NY, USA
Join Our Team as an MRI Technologist at UPMC Chautauqua!
This position may be eligible for a generous sign-on bonus of $15,000 with a 2 year commitment.
Are you ready to advance your career in medical imaging while making a difference in patient care? UPMC Chautauqua is seeking a skilled and dedicated MRI Technologist to join our dynamic team. As an MRI Technologist at UPMC Chautauqua, you will perform imaging procedures at a high technical level, demonstrating independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative for diagnostic purposes.
Why UPMC Chautauqua?
UPMC Chautauqua is committed to providing exceptional healthcare services to our community. Joining our team means being part of an organization that values innovation, collaboration, and professional growth. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career advancement within a leading healthcare network.
If you are passionate about delivering high-quality patient care and seek a rewarding career in medical imaging, apply today to join the UPMC Chautauqua team as an MRI Technologist. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of our patients every day.
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Performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. Competently performs a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative for diagnostic purposes.
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.
Qualifications:
Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMIT 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
ACLS within 1 year 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)
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS)
* Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran