MRI Technologist

Description

Join our energetic, patient-focused team!
Jefferson Outpatient Imaging – Malvern is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a 32-hour Full-Time Flex position at our outpatient imaging center in Malvern, PA
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• Monday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Tuesday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM
• Thursday: 11:30 AM – 8:00 PM
• Friday: Off
• Saturday: Every other Saturday, 7:30 AM – 2:30 PM
• Sunday: Off

Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the MRI technologist:

• Performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
• Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.

• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others, when taking radiographs.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
• Identifies and manages emergency situations.
• Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
• Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
• Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
• Knowledge of emergency shut-down procedures and how to properly react to a quench.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display or hard copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
• Assists in maintaining supply inventory.
• Follows established Safety Standards to ensure a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff (including contracted staff).
• As required, instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties as necessary.
• Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Participates in performance improvement activities.
• Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
• Attends/participates in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

• Up to 5 years experience as a MRI Technologist

• Must have a minimum Associates Degree in Radiology or be a graduate of an accredited two-year radiology program.

Must be registered by the American Registry of…