MRI Rad Tech- Full-Time Days

Penn Medicine; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an MR technologist to perform MR procedures for pediatric and adult patients under the direction of the radiologist.

Candidates must complete a radiologic technology program and be ARRT registered (board eligible) with current BCLS, and will obtain MRI certification within 6 months of hire; familiarity with imaging protocols, patient safety, and EPIC orders is required.

Qualifications

• Completion of a Radiologic technology program resulting in a two-year certificate and/or associate degree or four year baccalaureate degree.
• Current ARRT registration; board eligible and will obtain MRI certification within 6 months of hire.
• Current Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)

Responsibilities

• Obtains patient history, explains the procedure and gains consent.
• Screens patients and employees to prevent access to restricted zones.
• Verifies prescription accuracy, precertification and patient identification.
• Performs MRI procedures following imaging protocols.
• Compiles and reviews images and prepares documentation for interpretation.
• Performs quality control testing as required.
• Maintains and replenishes supplies and equipment.

Skills

MR procedures

Anatomical positioning

Magnetic field safety

Cross sectional anatomy

Patient communication

Education

Radiologic technology program (certificate/associate/bachelor)

Tools

EPIC (order system)

Job description

Description

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.

Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?

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

• Obtains patient history, explains the procedure, gains consent for contrast material administration and address 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)

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region. Penn Medicine employees are actively engaged and committed to our mission. Together we will continue to make medical advances that help people live longer, healthier lives.

Live Your Life's Work

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.