MRI Technologist I PRN

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Outpatient Imaging Affiliates is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a PRN position at our outpatient imaging center in Philadelphia County. You will perform magnetic resonance procedures, ensuring high-quality imaging and patient safety.

The ideal candidate will have up to 5 years of experience and an associate’s degree in radiology. This position offers competitive salary and benefits. Join our team committed to exceptional patient care!

Qualifications

• Up to 5 years experience as an MRI Technologist.
• Must meet state licensure requirement for the state of practice.
• Must be registered by ARRT or ARMIT and maintain current valid registration.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures.
• Ensure services are performed safely and in accordance with guidelines.
• Provide education to patients and assist in maintaining supply inventory.

Skills

Knowledge of routine to complex MRI procedures and protocols

Skill in operation of MRI equipment

Ability to work independently and multitask

Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy and medical terminology

Knowledge of computer applications

Education

Associate’s degree in radiology or accredited two-year radiology program

Job description

Join an energetic, patient-focused team! Jefferson Outpatient Imaging is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a PRN position at our outpatient imaging center in Bustleton, PA. We are looking for a dependable, flexible technologist who is available to work 1–2 Saturdays per month from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to join a collaborative team dedicated to providing exceptional patient care in a state‑of‑the‑art outpatient setting.

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the MRI technologist performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images for licensed independent practitioners. The technologist ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with guidelines and regulatory requirements, serves as part of the imaging center team, and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

Essential Job Functions

• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient’s medical record.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with physician’s order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others when taking radiographs.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations.
• Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Conducts POC creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
• Kin­ledge of emergency shut‑down procedures and how to properly react to a quench.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Follows established safety standards to ensure a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff (including contracted staff).
• As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the imaging center as assigned or when workload/area allows.
• Attends/participates in staff meetings, in‑services, and center‑wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Up to 5 years experience as an MRI Technologist.

Education

• Must have a minimum associate’s degree in radiology or be a graduate of an accredited two‑year radiology program.

License / Certification Requirements

Must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography, or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT) and maintain current valid registration from ARRT or ARMIT. MR advanced registration through ARRT or ARMIT is required upon hire for IDTF centers. Non‑IDTF centers require MR advanced registry within the first 12 months of employment. Additionally, must meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which they practice.

Skills / Abilities

• Knowledge of routine to complex MRI procedures and protocols.
• Skill in operation of MRI equipment as well as applicable ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide documentation accurately and concisely.
• Demonstrates understanding of human cross‑sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and retrieving of data.

Benefits

Our outpatient imaging center offers competitive salary and benefits. Pre‑employment drug screen and background check are required. If qualified, please apply today for immediate consideration.

Equal Opportunity Employer.