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Seeking Breakthrough Makers
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives. Our diverse community of more than 20,000 Breakthrough Makers will inspire you to pursue passions, develop expertise, and drive innovation. At CHOP, your experience is valued; your voice is heard; and your contributions make a difference for patients and families. Join us as we build on our promise to advance pediatric care-and your career.

CHOP's Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
CHOP is committed to building an inclusive culture where employees feel a sense of belonging, connection, and community within their workplace. We are a team dedicated to fostering an environment that allows for all to be their authentic selves. We are focused on attracting, cultivating, and retaining diverse talent who can help us deliver on our mission to be a world leader in the advancement of healthcare for children. We strongly encourage all candidates of diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.

What you will do

Performs all MRI techniques and examinations according to the procedures determined by the Radiologists.
- Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination 100% of the time
- Produces optimal MRI images for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation 100% of the time.
- Selects proper protocol, technical factors, coils, positioning devices and study specific MRI equipment as directed 100% of the time.
- Provides protection in accordance with prescribed MR safety standards to ensure the wellbeing of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties 100% of the time.
Identifies and archives patient's images. Maintains records of exams.
- Responsible for proper identification on images including patient identification and patient demographics 100% of the time.
- Document all related data.
- Maintains appropriate records of examinations and MRI procedure log 100% of the time.
- Identify, process, transfer and archive patient exams including exam records, images, and patient demographics.
- Maintains the integrity and efficiency of the Radiology Information System 100% of the time.
Administration
- Conducts self in a professional manner
- Subject to on-call status including weekends and holidays.
- Refers any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities to the MR Team Leader Technologist 100% of the time.
- Promotes professionalism, continuing education, and staff development 100% of the time.
- Participates in the formal in-service program provided for the Radiology Complex 95% of the time.
- Responds promptly and positively to patients, families, associates, and all others in a respectful, courteous, and confidential manner.
- Always maintains identifiable/professional attire, including using nametags and ID cards.
- Answers telephone calls within three rings 95% of the time.
- Respect's confidentiality of patients and co-workers in all circumstances 100% of the time.
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations
- Greets patients, families, co-workers and others in a calm, professional, friendly manner; makes eye contact, initiates conversation, and identifies self by name.
- Follows hospital and department procedures and policies.
- Attends mandatory sessions/meetings/in-services 100% of the time.
- Adheres to attendance policies and procedures.
- Demonstrates knowledge and application of CHOP and department policies and procedures.
- Review's policy and procedure updates from managers and CHOP.
- Resolve or escalate complex issues.
- Orient and train fellow staff technologists.
- Monitors CHOP email on a regular basis to keep informed regarding scheduling updates, workflow updates, policy and procedure updates and all information relevant to the position.
- All other duties as assigned.
Provides or facilitates a clean, safe, quiet, and secure environment for all.
- Reports any incident that seems unusual/deficient to supervisor and/or Security.
- Corrects and/or reports unsafe, unsecured, or unclean environment to supervisor and/or Environmental, Health and Safety, or Facilities departments.
- Always takes breaks away from patient and family areas.
- Keeps self and work area neat and organized.
- Participates collaboratively in staff meetings, committees, projects, and teams to resolve conflicts and meet institutional goals.
- Attends staff meetings as requested 100% of the time. Is recognized as an informed participant or committee member by peers. Completes assignments on time 100% of the time.
- Reviews and contributes to the attainment of departmental and CHOP goals annually.
- Participates and contributes to team projects.
- Demonstrates knowledge of constant quality improvement values and participates in CHOP and departmental Quality Improvement initiatives
- Identifies own learning needs and obtains necessary education to meet requirements of position
- Attends mandatory education programs 100% of the time.
- Documents and reports all necessary education and training.
- Applies education and training to daily work to enhance job knowledge and skills.
- Reviews learning needs with supervisor to set individual education and learning goals annually.
- Follows CHOP and departmental cost control standards: monitors usage of supplies and equipment to eliminate or minimize waste and/or misuse.
- Demonstrates knowledge and ability to render age-appropriate care and services based on patients' developmental needs.
- Provides Family Centered Care
- All other duties as assigned

Licenses and Certifications

MRI Technician (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - upon hire - Required and
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) - Organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross) - upon hire - Required

Education

High School Diploma / GED Required
Technical Diploma Radiology/ MRI Required

Experience

At least two (2) years of work experience and/or trained in a CHOP affiliated program Required
Pediatric Experience Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Intermediate knowledge of MRI Imaging
Intermediate knowledge of Radiology Information System
Provides Family Centered Care
Integrates knowledge and assessment of child and family (Age Specific Competency)
Ability to handle confidential matters and matters
Able to handle multiple tasks
Ability to handle confidential materials and matters
Strong organizational skills
Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills

To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, professionals working onsite-at any CHOP location, for any portion of time-must be vaccinated for COVID-19. Learn more.

CHOP also requires employees who work in patient care buildings to receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.

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