MRI Tech

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

• Graduate of an ARRT-approved school of Radiologic Technology, or completion of an accredited CNMT, ARMRIT, or ARDMS program. 
• An ARRT registry-eligible technologist must obtain ARRT within 6 months of the hire date. 
• MR registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired or the date of hire if the primary registry is already obtained. CNMT, ARDMS, and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of the hire date. 
  Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
  ARRT registry-eligible technologists must obtain ARRT within 6 months of the hire date. MR registry must be acquired within 18 months of the date the primary registry was acquired or the date of hire if the primary registry is already obtained. CNMT, ARDMS, and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of the 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.
   
• ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
• 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

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran

Job Details
Primary Location: USA-PA-Altoona
Work Locations: UPMC Altoona, 620 Howard Avenue, 16601
Business Unit: UPMC Altoona
Schedule: Regular, Full-Time
Shift: Rotating
Union: Yes