MRI Technologist Trainee

MRI Tech Trainee Opportunity

UPMC Presbyterian is excited to welcome an MRI Tech Trainee to our growing imaging team! This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in MRI while learning side-by-side with experienced technologists in a fast-paced, supportive academic medical center.

This full-time role includes daylight shifts Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Also offering the opportunity to train at the Lemieux Sports Complex and Rooney Sports Complex!

As an MRI Tech Trainee, you'll receive structured, hands-on training through shadowing, protocol education, and CT training to prepare you to confidently perform MRI procedures independently. Under the guidance of a registered MRI Technologist, Proctor, or MRI Instructor, you'll gain real-world experience while developing the technical skills, safety knowledge, and patient-care expertise needed to succeed in MRI.

What you'll do:

• Participate in comprehensive MRI training while shadowing licensed MRI Technologists
• Safely screen patients for contraindications prior to MRI procedures
• Educate patients on MRI exams to ensure comfort, understanding, and safety
• Perform MRI scans using established protocols, procedures, and safety guidelines once competency is demonstrated
• Accurately document patient histories and complete required paperwork
• Demonstrate competency in scanning patients of all ages
• Administer contrast for designated examinations
• Perform daily quality control checks on MRI equipment as assigned
• Maintain effective communication within and across departments
• Represent the department with professionalism when interacting with patients, physicians, and colleagues
• Assist with clerical duties and inventory management as needed
• Participate in performance improvement initiatives
• Adhere to all UPMC Imaging Services and hospital policies and procedures

• Graduate of approved School of Radiography.
• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiology Technology.
• If not a graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology must be enrolled in an advanced imaging tech training program or currently enrolled in the ARMRIT program.
• If student is in the Tesla Institute, must have 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.
• If a student of Pulse Radiology, must have successful completion of 6 months of didactic and clinical training.
• Must complete Pulse Radiology program within one year of hire.
• Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
• ARRT, NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) 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 (RDMS) OR Tesla Institute
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran