Full Time MRI Technologist Or R.T.(R) Trainee - Abington
Jefferson Health Plans•Abington Widener Building, 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 review by physicians and the care team, and provides patient care and education before, during, and after diagnostic imaging procedures. The position may require travel between Jefferson sites.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) program with a specialized diploma, or 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 and ability to prepare patients for diagnostic/radiological imaging and monitor patient reactions during and after procedures.
- Ability to respond to emergent situations by applying appropriate measures.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Ability to lift and carry 40–50 pounds; examples include pushing or pulling patients on beds or stretchers and lateral transfers involving up to 50 pounds of patient weight.
- Frequent to continuous standing and walking; patient transport may involve walking 8–10 miles per shift.
- Ability to perform role-specific physical activities such as kneeling, bending, squatting, and CPR, as required.
Responsibilities
- Process and evaluate the technical quality of images, including density, contrast, definition, and distortion.
- Maintain critical patient and equipment positioning during contrast-media flow to promote patient safety and successful examination results.
- Instruct patients on positioning during MRI exams and testing; explain procedures before and after scanning, communicate effectively, and answer patient questions.
- Determine equipment requirements for procedures based on physicians’ tentative diagnoses, and prepare scout films for physicians’ preliminary viewing.
- Maintain MRI equipment through scheduled cleaning, testing, and documentation; notify supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
- Implement MRI safety guidelines and conduct appropriate MRI safety practices during imaging.
- Perform related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor, or manager, including quality assurance and control activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Interact with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with Jefferson’s values.
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, including 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
