MRI Technologist

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UPMC Shadyside is seeking a motivated and skilled MRI Technologist to join our growing team! In this dynamic role, you’ll support imaging services across both the Shadyside Main MRI Department and the Hillman Cancer Center, giving you the opportunity to broaden your experience in a cutting-edge, patient-centered environment.

Choose a schedule that fits your lifestyle with daylight/evening options or dedicated night shifts. Weekend, holiday, and call rotations are part of this essential role, ensuring consistent high-quality care for our patients.

Whether you're an experienced MRI Technologist or a Radiologic Technologist looking to step into MRI, this is your chance to elevate your career at one of Pittsburgh’s most respected hospitals.

Grow your expertise. Impact patient care. Join a team that values your skills—apply today!

Final title and rate of pay will be determined based on the candidate's education, experience, and manager discretion at the time of offer.

MRI Technologist starting rate: $33.40

MRI Technologist Adv starting rate: $35.74

What You’ll Do

• Maintain full clinical competency across MRI exams, equipment, and imaging protocols.
• Ensure safe and accurate patient identification and follow all universal protocol standards.
• Review patient history, assess orders, and prepare/label/administer contrast following department guidelines.
• Document patient information thoroughly in the electronic medical record.
• Present relevant clinical details to physicians before imaging to support optimal outcomes.
• Properly code, track, archive, and charge all exams within the RIS and ISITE systems.
• Maintain strict MR safety standards for patients, staff, and equipment.
• Perform required ACR Phantom testing weekly to maintain quality and accreditation standards.

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT or ARDMS program. 
  • ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT within 6 months of hire date. 
  • MR registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired. 
  • CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT registry eligible technologist must obtain ARRT within 6 months of hire date. MR registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired. CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) required.
• CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
• ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran