What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist Per Diem position at Tower Health?
Job Summary
The MR Technologist:
Education Requirements
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.
The MR Technologist:
- Demonstrates an understanding of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, contrast agents, MR safety and medical terminology.
- Maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and technique.
- Performs MRI procedures according to established protocols to obtain diagnostic information as ordered by the physician.
- Prepares and administers contrast at the direction of the radiologist in accordance with state and federal guidelines.
- Ensures the delivery of quality care in a safe environment for infant through adult patients.
- Remains sensitive to the physical, cultural and emotional needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring, and patient care skills in a non-judgmental and non-discriminatory manner.
- Engages in continuing education to enhance patient care, public education, knowledge and technical competence while embracing lifelong learning.
- Uses independent, professional and ethical judgment, along with critical thinking in performance of duties.
Education Requirements
- Post High School Diploma Program
- Relevant Experience
- BLS Certification
- RT (R) OR RT (MR) OR ARMRIT
- Computer Skills to include use and navigation
- Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Listening Skills
- Multitasking
- Service Orientation
- Strong Team Player
Overview
Tower Health, a regional healthcare system, serves communities across multiple counties in Pennsylvania. Its network includes Reading Hospital, Phoenixville Hospital, Pottstown Hospital, and St. Christopher's Hospital for Children (in partnership with Drexel University). Committed to academic medicine and training, Tower Health offers various programs, including residency and fellowship programs, the Drexel University College of Medicine at Tower Health, and the Reading Hospital School of Health Sciences. Additionally, the system provides a wide range of healthcare services, such as Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing, home healthcare via Tower Health at Home, TowerDirect ambulance and emergency response, Tower Health Medical Group, Tower Health Providers (a clinically integrated network), and Tower Health Urgent Care facilities across its service area.