What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Tech Advanced position at UPMC?
UPMC Kane is currently hiring a full-time MRI Tech Advanced to join our team!
Responsibilities:
*Performs in accordance with system-wide competencies/behaviors.
*Performs other duties as assigned.
1. Performs all job responsibilities of Level I MRI Technologist including practices and maintains MR safety in the department, addresses patient safety through proper patient identification, labeling/preparation/and administration of contrast and communicating according to standard operating procedures, completes procedures according to protocol while presenting relevant information to physician, and updates and documents patient information into rad assessment.
2. Demonstrates complete operation of specialty equipment, analyzes data promptly, and completes quality control activities.
3. Promptly responds to medical editing requests.
4. 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.
5. Assist with the training of staff and students.
6. Participates in standardization activities with system-level workgroups.
7. Works directly with Radiologists regarding protocol development.
8. Performs or assists Clinical Specialist in performing QA, regulatory testing, and other technical and research initiatives.