PRN MRI Radiographer- Penn Medicine Radnor

Penn Medicine, University of Pennsylvania Health System; Radnor (Delaware County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Penn Medicine is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI/MRA procedures and ensure patient safety, supporting Radiologists with imaging needs.

You will be the first line interface with patients, verify orders, obtain consent, and assist in high-quality imaging while following safety protocols.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• ARRT Radiologic Technologist certification required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• Graduate from an approved Radiologic Technology Program or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Check diagnosis, prescription, Epic order and patient ID per documentation.
• Greet patients, confirm identifications and explain procedures as directed.
• Obtain history, screen for surgeries and implants, obtain consent for contrast.
• Place angiocatheters and inject MRI contrast as directed by Radiologist.
• Operate MRI scanner, coils, workstations and MR injectors to acquire quality images.
• Archive and verify MRI images and perform quality assurance testing.

Skills

MRI Safety Protocols

Patient Interaction

Education

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)

Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)

Equivalent Radiologic Experience

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.

Summary

• Performs a variety of MRI and MRA procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols and assists the Radiologists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. The MRI Technologist will treat all patients professionally and function as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishments of their imaging needs.

Responsibilities

• Performs all necessary checks of diagnosis, prescription, Epic order and patient identification as demonstrated by documentation.
• Greets patients--confirming their identifications performing the correct procedures as directed and completely explaining the procedure to patient and family as directed.
• Obtains patient history, screens patients for any and all surgeries and implanted items, explains procedures, gains consent for contrast and verifies GFR as needed, and addresses patient concerns as demonstrated by documentation and feedback.
• Place angiocatheters, inject IV MRI contrast agents as directed by the Radiologist.
• Operates the MRI scanner and all RF coils, MRI workstations, patient monitoring equipment and MR injectors to produce high quality images.
• Archive and Verify MRI images to hard-copy format as needed.
• Performs quality assurance testing consistent with section protocols.
• Monitors the patient’s status, tolerance and wellbeing throughout the study.
• Aids radiologists, doctors and other UPHS team members in completing procedures according to applicable protocol.
• Compliance with OSHA, TJC, DOH and other mandated safety procedures or regulations.
• Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.
• Responds to emergency situations according to department policies.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships and partnerships within the facility and with outside customers of our services.
• Communicate equipment problems and image quality issues.

Credentials

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (Required)
• Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)
• Education Specialization: Equivalent Experience:
• Other (Required)
• Education Specialization: Graduated from an approved Radiologic Technology Program Equivalent Experience:

Benefits

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.

Equal Opportunity

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.