MRI Tech/MRI Tech Adv

at  UPMC

MRI TECH REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT or ARDMS program.

MRI TECH ADV REQUIREMENTS:

• Completion of formal training in MRI-related program accredited by the ARRT or ARMRIT program.
• 2 years MRI experience required.
• Must have obtained a performance review rating of strong/solid/good on most recent performance review to be eligible for promotion.

MRI TECH 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 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.
• Practices and maintains MR safety in the department.
• Performs weekly ACR Phantom testing.

MRI TECH ADV RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.
• Demonstrates complete operation of specialty equipment, analyzes data promptly, and completes quality control activities.
• Assists with the training of staff and students.
• Demonstrates the ability to function independently, and is able to cover off shifts, on-call responsibilities, and perform services at satellite facilities, where applicable, while continually communicating with lead and management team.
• Promptly responds to medical editing requests.
• Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.