MRI Rad Tech- Every Other Weekend Day Shift

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System seeks an MR technologist to perform MR procedures on patients. The role involves preparing patients, ensuring safety protocols, and performing quality control on equipment. Applicants must have a Radiologic technology program completion and current ARRT registration, with advanced certification in MRI within 6 months of hire. The position is based in West Chester, Pennsylvania, and offers an opportunity to work at a leading academic medical center.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiologic technology program resulting in a two-year certificate and/or associate degree.
• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and Board eligible.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary preparations related to MR procedures.
• Screens patients and employees for metal preventing access to Zone III/IV.
• Performs all necessary checks for accuracy of the prescription.

Skills

MR procedures

Anatomical positioning

Magnetic field safety

Cross sectional anatomy

Education

Radiologic technology program certificate or associate degree

Baccalaureate degree

Job description

Overview

Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.

General Summary Statement

Under the direction of the radiologist, the MR technologist performs a variety of MR procedures on pediatric and adult patients. They have the ability to perform all MR procedures requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning, magnetic field safety and cross sectional anatomy.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary preparations related to MR procedures: obtains patient history, explains the procedure, gains consent for contrast material administration and addresses any patient concerns prior to beginning the procedure.
• Screens patients and employees of all metal preventing access to Zone III/IV.
• Performs all necessary checks for accuracy of the prescription, precertification/authorization if required by individual insurance companies, EPIC order and patient identification.
• Perform all MR procedures following the appropriate imaging protocols.
• Compiles and reviews images, provides applicable comparison studies, and prepares documentation for interpretation.
• Performs quality control testing as required.
• Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance on equipment; stock and replenish supplies as required.

Education Training And Experience

Completion of a Radiologic technology program resulting in a two-year certificate and/or associate degree or four year baccalaureate degree.

Licensure/Certification

• Current registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and is Board eligible and will obtain advanced level certification in MRI (MR) within 6 months of hire.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Equal Opportunity

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.