Full Time MRI Technologist Or R.T.(R) Trainee - Abington
Thomas Jefferson University•Montgomery County, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
Under the supervision of a radiologist, the MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures using scanners to produce detailed tissue images for medical diagnosis. The role prepares pertinent information for physician and care-team review and provides patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. The position is based at Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, Pennsylvania, and may require travel between Jefferson sites.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) program, or a high school diploma/GED with AART certification, as stated in the posting.
- Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques, and applications, and ability to use imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
- Knowledge of preparing patients for diagnostic/radiological imaging and monitoring their reactions during and after procedures.
- Ability to respond to emergent situations by applying appropriate measures.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; duties may include pushing/pulling patients on beds or stretchers, lateral transfers, frequent to continuous standing and walking, and role-specific activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and performing CPR.
Responsibilities
- Process and evaluate technical image quality, including density, contrast, definition, and distortion.
- Maintain critical patient and equipment positioning during contrast-media flow to support patient safety and successful examinations.
- Instruct patients on positioning during MRI exams and testing; explain procedures before and after scanning and answer patient questions.
- Determine equipment requirements based on physicians’ tentative diagnoses and prepare scout films for physicians’ preliminary review.
- Clean and test MRI equipment on schedule, document results, and notify supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
- Implement MRI safety guidelines and conduct proper MRI safety procedures during imaging.
- Perform other technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor, or manager, including quality assurance and control duties.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage
- Supplemental insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life and AD&D insurance
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Retirement plans
- Tuition assistance
- Voluntary benefits with access to group insurance rates and discounts
- Tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full-time service or two years of part-time service
- Medical insurance, including prescription coverage, is available to all colleagues, including those working less than part-time
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
