MRI Tech for UPMC Altoona - If there is no MRI registry at hire, UPMC Altoona will provide training and clinical experience!
Full-time, (3) rotating 12-hour Shifts, On-call, holidays, and Weekends included.
AFSCME Union
Posted: August 24, 2026
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Purpose:
Under the direction of a radiologist, performs magnetic resonance imaging at a technical level that does not require constant supervision of technical detail. Performs a variety of technical and screening procedures that require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative to apply a magnetic field and radiofrequencies. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures, as required.
Responsibilities:
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspects of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
- Selects and operates equipment as directed. Technologist sets up equipment to provide the best information on the exam as needed.
- Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
- Provides immobilizing devices as required. Provides immobilizing devices as required.
- Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
- Supports department and hospital-based CPI activities by actively participating in the CPI process.
- Acquires and maintains skill level in venipuncture therapy in accordance with department policy.
- Uses PACS and Syngo.Knows the hospital PACS system to review and acquire current and previous images. Use of the Radiology Information System and Sorian Scheduling System. Has knowledge of performing the tasks of scanning documents and interactive documents, able to charge, revise, and add procedures.
- Assists physicians in administering contrast media. Technologist has needed items, contrast, amount to be injected available, plus any other materials as directed by physician and/or radiologist.
- Assists in performing first aid as necessary. Technologist will possess skills and systems for first aid as necessary and renew skills annually per job requirements.
- Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness. Secures and returns supplies.
- Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards. Technologist ensures that all guidelines are followed for the patient and co-workers and understands what requirements are necessary.
- May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel. Technologist will cooperate in education for ancillary staff, students, and whoever is directed by the supervisor or medical or Administrative Directors.
- Practices sterile technique and prevents cross-contamination. Technologist will consistently provide sterile environment items to insure patient's and co-workers' well-being.
- Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Proper technical factors as exam, diagnosis indicates; technologist sets equipment as needed.
- Transfers and positions patients. Technologists move patients into positions per exam; radiologist dictates.
- Addresses all patient information to ensure patient safety, and directs patients accordingly
