MRI Tech- Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania- FT Nights- Sun/Mon/Tues

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of MRI and MRA procedures and is responsible for patient safety protocols and assists the Radiologists with diagnostic and therapeutic procedures.
• Treats all patients professionally and functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs.
• 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.
• Places angiocatheters, injects 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.
• Archives and verifies MRI images to hard-copy format as needed.
• Performs quality assurance testing consistent with section protocols.
• Maintains patient’s status, tolerance, and wellbeing throughout the study.
• Aids radiologists, doctors, and other UPHS team members in completing procedures according to applicable protocol.
• Complies with OSHA, TJC, DOH and other mandated safety procedures or regulations.
• Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotates stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminates outdated items.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.
• Communicates equipment problems and image quality issues.

Requirements

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

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED (Required)

Skills

• Proficiency with MRI equipment and techniques
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Attention to detail

Benefits

• Comprehensive compensation and benefits program
• One of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region

Pay

• $10,000 sign on bonus*

Schedule

• Full Time, 3 12's Sun/Mon/Tues 7pm-7am Call and Holiday rotation required