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MRI Technologist

UPMC

Pittsburgh, PA$71.7k – $99.8k/yrPosted May 21, 2026via UPMC Careers
Join our team as an MRI Technologist and take your career to the next level in a department that’s truly invested in both innovation and work-life balance. This role offers flexible 8- or 10-hour shifts with rotating coverage Monday–Friday (6:00 AM–10:00 PM) and weekends (7:00 AM–3:00 PM), plus on-call, weekend, and holiday rotations. You may also have the opportunity to support our Natrona Heights location, adding variety to your experience.

You’ll work with upgraded technology in a collaborative, patient-focused environment, supporting advanced services like MR prostate imaging and comprehensive implant scanning. Our schedule is designed with you in mind; we rotate evenings, weekends, and call without overnight shifts, and closely monitor call-ins to minimize after-hours disruptions.

If you’re looking to grow your skills in a supportive, forward-moving department that values both excellence and balance, we’d love to connect.

Apply today and be part of a team advancing MRI care at UPMC!

SIGN ON BONUS: up to $20,000 for a 2-year commitment.

The MRI Technologist is a valued step in the UPMC Imaging career ladder, with opportunities for continued growth and advancement. Title and salary will be determined based upon education and nursing experience.
 

Responsibilities:

  • Performs all duties in accordance with system-wide competencies, behaviors, and organizational standards.
  • Maintains MRI safety practices at all times, ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.
  • Demonstrates and maintains clinical competency across all exams and imaging equipment.
  • Reviews, processes, and archives imaging studies accurately and efficiently.
  • Reviews patient history and physician orders prior to exams, presenting all relevant information in accordance with established protocols.
  • Accurately identifies patients using two patient identifiers and follows universal protocol for all procedures.
  • Applies departmental protocols to ensure optimal image quality, including proper preparation, labeling, and administration of contrast when required.
  • Documents patient history and exam details in the electronic medical record in a timely and accurate manner.
  • Provides exceptional patient care by communicating clearly, addressing concerns, and creating a respectful, supportive environment.
  • Collaborates effectively with team members and interdisciplinary departments to ensure efficient patient flow and high-quality care.
  • Communicates procedure instructions clearly to patients, helping to reduce anxiety and ensure cooperation.
  • Ensures all exams are properly coded, tracked, and documented within the RIS system, including accurate charge entry and image archiving for interpretation.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.
  • 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 or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained. 
  • 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 or date of hire if primary registry is already obtained.  CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.
  • CPR or BLS Required.  CPR required based on AHA standards that include both a didactic and skills demonstration component within 30 days of hire.
  • If working in a NY facility, you must have received certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) and be Licensed through the New York State Department of Health.
  • If practicing under a temporary permit: must be under direct supervision of licensed radiologic technologist, must obtain ARRT certification within 180 days of permit issue date.  Temporary permits expire 180 days from date of issuance, or upon notice that license application denied, or ten days after notification of failure of licensing exam, whichever occurs first.
  • ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT)
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
  • Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
  • Act 33 with renewal
  • Act 34 with renewal
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal


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