MRI Technologist (Full Time) - Honickman Center

Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical (including prescription)

Dental

Vision

Life and AD&D insurance

Short- and long-term disability

Retirement plans

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform a variety of magnetic resonance imaging procedures and scanners to produce detailed tissue images for medical diagnosis. Under the supervision of a radiologist, you will prepare pertinent information for physician review and deliver patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

The role requires maintaining MRI safety guidelines, ensuring image quality, positioning patients, and

Qualifications

• ARRT certification required or equivalent.
• Knowledge of radiography tools and imaging techniques.
• Ability to prepare patients and monitor reactions.
• Responds to emergent situations; BLS/AHA knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Process and evaluate image quality including density and contrast.
• Maintain proper patient and equipment positioning during exams.
• Instruct patients and explain MRI procedures to ensure comfort and cooperation.
• Determine equipment requirements and scout films based on physician diagnoses.
• Maintain MRI equipment; perform cleaning, testing and report malfunctions.
• Implement MRI safety guidelines during the imaging process.
• Perform related duties as directed by lead technologist or supervisor.

Skills

MRI procedures

Patient care

Safety protocols

Effective communication

Emergency response

Education

ARRT certification or equivalent

High School Diploma/GED with ARRT

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 Description Summary

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

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• 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.

Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift Rotating (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type Regular Employee Entity Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Inc.

Primary Location Address

111 S 11th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Nationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research.

Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years. 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.

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
• as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts.

• Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service.

• All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

Company Culture

Jefferson encourages its employees to expand their knowledge and develop their careers through growth opportunities and continuing education. With a long standing history, Jefferson has been advancing the medical field from the heart of Center City Philadelphia for nearly 200 years. Our Mission, We Improve Lives, expands to every corner of the organization. From our weekly farmer’s market, to our new Jefferson Accelerator Zone for innovation, our employees’ passion for the community is evident by the daily gestures towards our patients, students and each other.