About this role
ST Health Altoona is looking for a casual MRI tech! Must have a flexible schedule to be able to work any shift
Responsibilities:
- Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis. Proper technical factors as exam, diagnosis indicates; technologist sets equipment as needed.
- Use of PACS and Syngo.Has knowledge of the hospital PACS system, to review and acquire current and previous images. Use of the Radiology Information System and Sorian Scheduling System. Has knowledge in performing the tasks of scanning documents, interactive documents, able to charge, revise, and add procedures.
- Assists in performing first aid as necessary. Technologist will possess skills and system for first aid as necessary and renew skills annually per job requirements.
- 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.
- Provides immobilizing devices as required. Provides immobilizing devices as required.
- Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.Technologist insures that all guidelines are followed for the patient, co-workers and understand what requirements are necessary.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to adapt to clinical treatment and instructional aspect of care to all stages of the life cycle and to various states of health and disease.
- Selects and operates equipment as directed. Technologist set up equipment to provide the best information on exam as needed.
- Transfers and positions patients. Technologists moves patient into positions per exam, radiologist dictates.
- Addresses all patient information to ensure patient safety, and directs patients accordingly
- Rotates within the department or other areas and by shift as required.
- Maintains adequate records as directed on requisitions, etc. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness. Secures and returns supplies.
- May be responsible for specific areas of instruction for ancillary personnel. Technologist will cooperate in education for ancillary staff, students and whomever directed by 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.
- Complies with established occupational BBF and TB exposure policies.
- 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.
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. CNMT, ARDMS and ARMRIT graduates must obtain MR registry within 12 months of hire date.
If no MRI registry at hire, ST Health Altoona will provide training and clinical experiences.
Licensure, Certifications, and Clearances:
- ARRT Certificate OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) OR Nuclear Medicine Technologist Certification (NMTC) OR Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (ARDMS)
- Must obtain MRI registry within 18 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
- Act 31 Child Abuse Reporting with renewal
- Act 33 with renewal
- Act 34 with renewal
- Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal
ST Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran
Pay range
$32.83–$45.04 / hr
Set by education and experience. Shift differentials are paid on top.
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MRI Tech — Altoona, PA | Pepper Health (Library Build)
MRI Tech at Pepper Health, Altoona. See the pay range, the schedule, and your recruiter’s name before you apply. Start with just your email.
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# MRI Tech
- Location: Altoona, PA
- Employment type: Casual
- Category: Imaging
- Business unit: ST Health Altoona
- Pay: $32.83–$45.04 / hr
- Organization: SFX Demo
- Posted: 2025-12-07T11:49:18.607Z
## Description
**ST Health Altoona is looking for a casual MRI tech! Must have a flexible schedule to be able to work any shift**
**Responsibilities:**
…Where you’ll work
Altoona, PA
A close-knit central-PA community in the Allegheny foothills, home to our Altoona hospital and a growing surgical program — where nurses know their patients by name and the mountains are twenty minutes away.
- Pepper Health Altoona
- Altoona Surgical Pavilion
Benefits
Benefits from day one
Day-one health coverage
Medical, dental and vision start your first day — no waiting period, full- and part-time.
Tuition & certifications
Up to $5,250/yr tuition support plus paid certification renewals and exam fees.
Retirement with match
403(b) with employer match and immediate vesting on your contributions.
PTO & wellbeing days
Generous paid time off, paid parental leave, and dedicated wellbeing days.
Ladders & residencies
Nurse residency, allied apprenticeships, and defined advancement ladders in every area.
Family support
Childcare discounts, caregiver leave, and flexible scheduling that respects your life.
Stories
From people in this role

Allied health at Pepper is a career, not just a job. Certifications paid, cross-training encouraged, and a clear ladder from tech to lead.
Career progression
Where this role can lead
Technologist I
Technologist II — advanced modality
Lead Technologist
Imaging Supervisor
Imaging Services Manager
FAQ
Questions people ask about this role
About this roleCan I cross-train into other modalities?
Yes — cross-training is how most of our imaging and lab teams grow. Your manager builds it into your development plan.
About this roleDo you support continuing education?
Up to $5,250/yr in tuition support plus paid certification fees — many of our techs are in degree programs while working.
About this roleIs there a path from entry roles to clinical careers?
Our patient-care-support roles feed directly into nursing and allied pipelines, with tuition support and schedules that flex around school.
About this roleWhat does advancement look like?
Defined ladders — tech → senior → lead → supervisor — with transparent criteria and pay steps published for every level.
Application process
What happens after you apply
Apply
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Recruiter screen
A real person reviews every application and reaches out.
Interviews
Meet your manager and the team — virtual or on-site, your pick.
Offer
Transparent pay, benefits walkthrough, and time to decide.
Welcome
Paid onboarding, a peer buddy, and your 90-day growth plan.
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