MRI Technologist Trainee

UPMC Presbyterian is excited to welcome an MRI Tech Trainee to our growing imaging team!

This is a unique opportunity to build a strong foundation in MRI while learning side-by-side with experienced technologists in a fast-paced, supportive academic medical center.

• This full-time role includes daylight shifts Monday
• Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, with rotating weekend and holiday coverage. Also offering the opportunity to train at the Lemieux Sports Complex and Rooney Sports Complex!

As an MRI Tech Trainee, you’ll receive structured, hands-on training through shadowing, protocol education, and CT training to prepare you to confidently perform MRI procedures independently. Under the guidance of a registered MRI Technologist, Proctor, or MRI Instructor, you’ll gain real-world experience while developing the technical skills, safety knowledge, and patient-care expertise needed to succeed in MRI.

What you’ll do:

• Participate in comprehensive MRI training while shadowing licensed MRI Technologists

• Safely screen patients for contraindications prior to MRI procedures

• Educate patients on MRI exams to ensure comfort, understanding, and safety

• Perform MRI scans using established protocols, procedures, and safety guidelines once competency is demonstrated

• Accurately document patient histories and complete required paperwork

• Demonstrate competency in scanning patients of all ages

• Administer contrast for designated examinations

• Perform daily quality control checks on MRI equipment as assigned

• Maintain effective communication within and across departments

• Represent the department with professionalism when interacting with patients, physicians, and colleagues

• Assist with clerical duties and inventory management as needed

• Participate in performance improvement initiatives

• Adhere to all UPMC Imaging Services and hospital policies and procedures

• Graduate of approved School of Radiography.

• Graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiology Technology.

• If not a graduate of an ARRT approved school of Radiologic Technology must be enrolled in an advanced imaging tech training program or currently enrolled in the ARMRIT program.

• If student is in the Tesla Institute, must have successful completion of phase 1 and phase 2 of the program.

• Must complete hands-on clinical competencies within a year of completing phase 1 and phase 2.

• If a student of Pulse Radiology, must have successful completion of 6 months of didactic and clinical training.

• Must complete Pulse Radiology program within one year of hire.

Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:

• ARRT, NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board), or Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) registered or must be enrolled in the Tesla Institute.

• ARRT MRI certification is required after completion of the training program:

• The maximum timeframe for completion of the program is 6 months with one extension available at 3 months.

• Required to sit for the ARRT exam no later than 3 or 6 months after completion of the training program.

• Must remain in the department for two (2) years after certification and registration are achieved.

• Failure to meet this requirement may result in the need to reimburse UPMC for expenses paid for participation in the program and/or becoming ineligible for promotion as an MRI Technologist.

• Failure to pass the exam and/or course will result in termination.

• Maintains current CPR certification.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or successful completion of BLS training and certification upon hire.

• ARRT Certificate OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) OR Tesla Institute

• Basic Life Support (BLS) OR Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

• Act 34

UPMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran