MRI Technologist (Full Time) - Einstein Philadelphia

Albert Einstein Medical Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Tuition assistance

Retirement plans

Job summary

Jefferson Health is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures and ensure high-quality tissue images for medical diagnosis. You will prepare information for physicians, educate patients, and deliver care before, during, and after MR imaging.

You will work under a radiologist, coordinate with care teams, and adhere to MRI safety guidelines while maintaining equipment. This role may require travel between Jefferson sites.

Qualifications

• ARRT-certified technologist or equivalent with imaging knowledge.
• Ability to prepare patients for MR imaging and monitor reactions.
• Responds to emergencies with appropriate measures (BLS/AHA).

Responsibilities

• Interacts with staff and patients aligning with Jefferson values.
• Processes and evaluates image quality focusing on density, contrast, definition and distortion.
• Maintains MRI equipment with cleaning, testing and documentation; reports malfunctions.
• Instructs patients on MRI procedures and ensures clear communication.
• Determines equipment needs based on physician diagnoses and scout films.
• Performs safety protocols during the imaging process and QA activities.
• Other duties as assigned by lead technologist or supervisor.

Skills

Radiography knowledge

Patient positioning & communication

Safety protocols

Education

ARRT certification or equivalent

Tools

Imaging equipment operation

Job description

Job Details

Under the supervision of a radiologist, the MRI Technologist performs a variety of magnetic resonance imaging procedures and scanners to produce detailed tissue images for medical diagnosis. Prepares pertinent information for physician and care team's review, and delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Processes and evaluates the technical quality of images, such as density contrast, definition and distortion.
• Maintains critical positioning of the patient and equipment during flow of the contrast media to ensure safety of the patient and success of examination results.
• Instructs patients on body positioning procedures during MRI exams and testing; demonstrates effective communications with all patients by explaining the MRI procedure both before and after scanning, and answers all patient questions.
• Determines equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician’s tentative diagnoses, and scout films necessary for physician’s preliminary viewing.
• Maintains MRI equipment by performing scheduled cleaning, testing and documenting results; notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
• Implements MRI safety guidelines and conducts proper MRI safety during the imaging process.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or High School Diploma/GED with AART certification.
• Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications, ability to utilize imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
• Knowledge of and ability to prepare patients for diagnostic/radiological imaging and to monitor patients' reactions during and after a procedure.
• Responds to emergent situations by applying appropriate measures.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.
• AHA - American Heart Association.

Additional Qualifications

• May require travel between Jefferson sites.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Benefits

• Medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance.
• Short- and long-term disability.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Retirement plans.
• Tuition assistance.
• Voluntary benefits, group rates on insurance and discounts.

Work Shift

Workday Evening (United States of America)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.