MRI Radiology Core Tech

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia•Philadelphia, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care—and your career. CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs. CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means. The Core Technologist works under the direction and supervision of the Radiology Department Team leader, in performing the necessary duties that assist in the coordination and completion of daily patient care and operations.

Requirements

High School Diploma / GED
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) upon hire
Provides Family Centered Care
Ability to work independent of supervision
Basic organizational skills
Basic phone etiquette and communication skills
Able to handle multiple tasks
Must learn MRI Safety

Nice To Haves

Pediatric experience
Basic knowledge of Radiology Information Systems
Minimum of 1 year of health-related experience
EPIC experience

Responsibilities

Reviews daily schedules to determine necessary equipment and supplies needed for patient care within the specified Radiology modality.
Consults Radiology Team Leader and staff to determine the daily operational needs for procedures and patient care.
Procedural room setup and turnover.
Maintain daily supplies and stock in exam rooms and par levels in supply closets.
Ensures that all emergency and specialized equipment (patient monitors) are checked daily.
Conducts self in a professional manner.
Subject to on call, weekends and holiday hours.
Always maintains identifiable/professional attire, including using name tags and ID cards.
Answers telephone calls.
Respects confidentiality of patients and co-workers in all circumstances.
Greets patients, families, co-workers and others in a calm, professional, friendly manner; makes eye contact, initiates conversation, and identifies self by name.
Demonstrates knowledge and application of CHOP and department policies and procedures.
Reviews policy and procedure updates from managers and CHOP.
Reports any incident that seems unusual/deficient to supervisor and/or Security.
Corrects and/or reports unsafe, unsecured or unclean environment to supervisor and/or Environmental, Health and Safety, or Facilities departments.
Keeps self and work area neat and organized.
Participates collaboratively in staff meetings, committees, projects and teams to resolve conflicts and meet institutional goals.
Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and CHOP goals annually.
Demonstrates knowledge of constant quality improvement values and participates in CHOP and departmental Quality Improvement initiatives.
Documents and reports all necessary education and training.
Reviews learning needs with supervisor to set individual education and learning goals annually.
Follows CHOP and departmental cost control standards: monitors usage of supplies.
Other duties as assigned by modality or department leadership.
Supports MR Safety by being present in the assigned MRI Zone 3 control room.
Monitor staff, patient and visitor entrance into Zone 3 and complete established screening process in advance of granting access to MRI Zone 4.
Ensure that there is a hand-off of this responsibility to another Core Tech or MRI Technologist when leaving the area for other patient care tasks, breaks or at the end of the shift.
Set-up, operate and maintain equipment needed for exams.
Greets patient and family upon arrival and reviews MRI screening form.
Contacts MRI technologist for follow up and patient clearance as needed.
Stock rooms and maintain supply levels.
Positions patient as required.
Collects information by interview from patient, family and healthcare providers for technologist to perform final MRI safety screening.