MRI Technologist - full time, mid shift

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $10,000

Job summary

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital (LGH) in Lancaster, PA seeks an MR technologist to perform MR procedures on pediatric and adult patients under the direction of the radiologist, with emphasis on anatomical positioning, magnetic field safety and cross-sectional anatomy.

This full-time role offers a 40-hour workweek with a mid-shift schedule (3:30pm–12:00am), no weekend rotation, and occasional on-call weekends/holidays.

Qualifications

• ARRT registration within 6 months of hire.
• Advanced MRI certification within 1 year of hire.
• BCLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Obtain patient history, explain the procedure, gains consent for contrast and address patient concerns.
• Perform checks for prescription accuracy, precertification/authorization if required, and patient identification.
• Perform MR procedures following imaging protocols.
• Compile and review images, provide comparison studies, and prepare documentation.
• Perform quality control testing and routine maintenance on equipment.

Skills

MR imaging procedures

Anatomical positioning

Quality control

Equipment maintenance

Patient communication

Education

ARRT registration

MRI certification

BCLS

Tools

Soarian

MR equipment

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.

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?

Location

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Hospital (LGH) in Lancaster, PA

Sign-On Bonus

Up to $10,000.00 prorated on hours worked per week with a 2-year commitment. Internal and external eligible candidates only.

Schedule

Full time (40 hours per week), mid-shift, Monday-Friday from 3:30pm to 12pm, no weekend rotation, up to 5 weekends on call throughout the year, 1-2 holidays per year and 1 holiday on call per year

Position Summary

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 Functions

• Obtains patient history, explains the procedure, gains consent for contrast material administration and address any patient concerns prior to beginning the procedure.
• Performs all necessary checks for accuracy of the prescription, precertification/authorization if required by individual insurance companies, Soarian 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.

Required Qualifications

• Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic technologists (ARRT) within 6 months of hire
• Advanced level certification in MRI (MR) within 1 (one) year of hire
• 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.