MR Lead MRSO Technologist - full time, days

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System seeks a MR Lead MRSO Technologist in Lancaster, PA. This role requires managing MRI safety policies and ensuring compliance with guidelines. Responsibilities include vetting cardiac devices, training staff on safety protocols, and maintaining communication within safety groups. Qualified candidates must possess ARRT and MRSO certifications, along with at least two years of experience in MR. The position offers full-time hours, Monday to Friday, with no weekends or holidays.

Qualifications

• Must have ARRT and ARRT(MR) certifications.
• Two years of MR experience required.
• MRSO certified through the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety.
• BLS/CPR certification necessary.

Responsibilities

• Streamline safety policies for MRI processes.
• Clear pacemaker and ICD patients to determine MRI eligibility.
• Educate staff and maintain competencies for scanning active devices.
• Run the quarterly MR safety meeting across UPHS sites.
• Consult the MR modality chief for MR safety advice.

Skills

ARRT certification

MR experience

MRSO certification

BLS/CPR certification

Job description

Position Summary

The MR Lead MRSO Technologist will help streamline all safety policies and procedures to ensure patients have a safe and efficient MRI experience. The role will ensure that the institution remains up to date on the most recent safety guidelines set forth by the ACR and attend meetings related to any MR safety topics and issues. The MRSO Technologist will provide patients with a streamlined process of vetting and screening their implants and assist ordering doctors in the implant screening process to provide well‑organized care in the MRI department.

Location

Lancaster General Health in Lancaster, PA

Schedule

Full time (36 hours per week), Monday – Friday between 7:30 am and 4:30 pm, no weekends, no holidays. An on‑call rotation will be required in the future.

Essential Functions

• Clear all pacemaker and ICD patients to determine if MRI conditional
• Contact reps or manufacturers to determine eligibility
• Review all cardiac device forms prior to patient scheduling
• Work closely with EP to maintain a streamlined process and safe practice for all cardiac device patients
• Monitor and track all cardiac device patients being scheduled
• Clear all stimulators to determine if MRI conditional and determine which MR scanners meet manufacturer requirements
• Build and test MR protocols to meet manufacturer SAR limitations
• Educate staff and maintain competencies for scanning active devices
• Clear all cochlear implants to determine if manufacturer conditions can be met
• Clear all medication pumps and confirm manufacturer warnings with managing physicians
• Assist staff in any clearance for implants
• Work closely with MR modality chief and other attending radiologists to determine safe practices
• Work with device vendors to ensure the most up‑to‑date practices are followed
• Run the quarterly MR safety meeting with all UPHS sites to ensure continuity across the system
• Manage existing safety policies and write any new policies pertaining to MRI
• Enforce day‑to‑day MRI safety policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to risk minimization measures
• Provide and/or ensure provision of MR safety education and training in cooperation with the MR modality chief
• Consult the MR modality chief when further advice is required regarding MR safety and implants
• Provide safety advice regarding selection, procurement, and installation of MR‑related equipment (in consultation with the MR modality chief, if needed)
• Maintain regular contact with other relevant groups or committees responsible for personnel safety
• Stay up to date on the most recent ACR guidelines for MR safety and adjust policies accordingly
• Assist radiologists in MR safety related concerns
• Review any safety changes or updates at the monthly MRI meetings
• Report any MR safety accidents directly to the FDA via Medwatch
• Assist the MR manager with safety tasks or concerns
• Assist the assistant director of quality and safety with MR safety concerns
• Maintain the MR safety website for staff technologists and radiologists to access

Minimum Required Qualifications

• ARRT and ARRT(MR)
• Two years of MR experience
• MRSO certified through the American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety
• BLS/CPR certification

Equal‑Opportunity Employer

We are an Equal Opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by applicable law.