PRN MRI Technician - PPMC

DescriptionPenn 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?Summary:

The MRI Technologist is responsible for performing routine MRI examinations and assists the Radiologist with diagnostic procedures.

Responsibilities:

perate 3T and 1.5TGE scanners, 2(1.5) Siemens Scanners, SMS-RMS/Invisin wrkstatins.Prepare magnet rm, maintain cleanliness f area.Interviews and screens patients fr metal and cntraindicated bimedical devices prir t the examinatin, explains prcedures t the patient.Assists changing patients int dressing gwns.Mnitr patients in scan rm during examinatin.Read all staff ntes; attend sectin and quarterly meetings; keep abreast f all changes within the Department. Cmmunicate equipment prblems and image quality issues.Advise all cncerned in the prper prcedures fr varius studies dne in the sectin.Stck supplies and maintain equipment as needed.Maintains and prvides annual registry certificatin frm ARRT and CPR within expiratin date.Serve as liaisn with referring physicians and patients t assist in scheduling exams; expedite patient studies as needed.btain cnsent frms as needed.Dcuments and maintains annual mandatry in-services.Injects cntrast agents fr indicated exams.Scheduling patients, pages hspital persnnel.Answers telephnes and respnds t request fr infrmatin and reprts.ccasinally transprts patients

Credentials:

Amer Registry Radiologic Tech (Required)

MRI certification from ARRT within one year of hire date required.

Education or Equivalent Experience:

H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Graduate of an approved school of Radiologic Technology 1+ years Radiology or related experience

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 WorkWe are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action 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.REQNUMBER: 237681