Valley Forge MRI Tech- Per Diem

Responsibilities:

 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. 

• Place Angio catheters, inject 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. 

• Archive and Verify MRI images to hard-copy format as needed 

• Performs quality assurance testing consistent with section protocols. 

• Monitors the patient’s status, tolerance and wellbeing throughout the study 

• Aids radiologists, doctors and other UPHS team members in completing procedures according to applicable protocol. 

• Compliance with OSHA, TJC, DOH and other mandated safety procedures or regulations.

 • Maintains necessary inventory supplies for assigned workstation, rotating stock in an orderly fashion and eliminating outdated items.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. 

• Communicate equipment problems and image quality issues 

• Performs duties in accordance with Penn Medicine and entity values, policies, and procedures 

• Other duties as assigned to support the unit, department, entity, and health system organization

Credentials:

• Must be ARRT MRI certified OR Must be registered by ARRT, ARDMS, or NMTCB and obtain ARRT MRI certification within 12 months of hire (Required)
• Maintain CEUs (Required)
• CPR (Required)

Education or Equivalent Experience:

• H.S. Diploma/GED(Required)
• Graduated from an approved Radiologic Technology Program(Required)