Family and Community Medicine Academic Core Faculty Physician

Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center

Location: Hershey, Pennsylvania, United States

Work Type: Full Time • FTE: 1.0 • Shift: Varied • Hours: Varied

Job Summary

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist I

***$7,500 Sign-On Bonus*** • ***Relocation Bonus Available***

The technologist will perform a variety of standardized imaging procedures, set up and adjust related equipment, and maintain related records under the direction of the Senior Imaging Staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform standardized imaging procedures ensuring accurate imaging as per defined protocols or under the direction of the radiologist/physician.
• Ensure proper operation of equipment safely while maintaining regulatory standards during all procedures.
• Explain procedure and preparation to patients; perform patient imaging by interacting with patients using professionalism, courtesy, and safety guidelines.
• Check patient studies for completeness in the absence of the attending physician.
• Maintain the area, supplies, and equipment in a neat, orderly, and prepared manner; perform room and equipment disinfection procedures.
• Assume daily equipment calibration; report equipment malfunctions and need for adjustments and/or repair.
• Train new technologists on new procedures or new equipment; oversee students when applicable.
• If qualified per IRS policy, a relocation allowance is authorized for this position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of a recognized radiologic or magnetic resonance imaging program, such as:
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Radiography Program
• ARRT recognized Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Program
• American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) recognized Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Program
• Must pass the ARRT (Radiography) registry within 6 months of employment.
• Must pass the ARRT (MRI) registry within 2 years of employment.
• For ARRT or ARMRIT Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist Program graduates: must pass the ARRT (MRI) or ARMRIT registry within 6 months of employment.
• MR imaging experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Able to stand constantly; walk and sit occasionally.
• Able to lift/carry 0-10 lbs frequently; 11-50 lbs occasionally.
• Able to push/pull 0-20 lbs frequently; 21-75 lbs occasionally.
• Able to reach constantly.
• Able to use hands for simple/firm grasping.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, or family medical or genetic information.

All individuals selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.

Union: Non Bargained