Medical Imaging Tech - Out-Patient MRI - Full Time Days

Job Description

Summary

ABOUT WILLIAMSON HEALTH | Williamson Health is a regional healthcare system based in Williamson County, Tennessee, with more than 2,300 employees across more than 30 locations and more than 860 physicians and advanced care practitioners offering exceptional healthcare across 60-plus specialties and subspecialties close to home. The flagship facility, Williamson Medical Center, which recently opened its new Boyer-Bryan West Tower, offers extensive women's services, state-of-the-art cardiology services, advanced surgical technologies, an award-winning obstetrics and NICU, leading-edge orthopaedics, outpatient imaging services, and distinct comprehensive emergency and inpatient services for both adult and pediatric patients. Other Williamson Health service providers include the Bone and Joint Institute of Tennessee, The Turner-Dugas Breast Health Center, Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital Vanderbilt at Williamson Medical Center, Williamson Health physician practices that are strategically located throughout the community, countywide Emergency Medical Services that include 18 rapid response units, Williamson Health Foundation, and multiple joint venture Vanderbilt Health and Williamson Medical Center Walk-In Clinics in Williamson County. Learn more about our many specialized services at WilliamsonHealth.org.

Williamson Health is a system where your talents will be valued and your skillset expanded. We are rooted in our promise to world-class, compassionate care for the residents of Williamson County and surrounding communities, taking exceptional pride in serving our community. We're committed to empowering our employees to work in innovative ways and reserve time and space for curiosity, laughter and creativity. We value and support the diversity and cultural differences among one another and are committed to upholding an inclusive environment that appreciates the uniqueness of all individuals. Our values are at the heart of everything we do : respect for every individual, the health and total well-being of all people, human compassion and integrity. These shape who we are as an organization and are essential for delivering the highest level of culturally competent care and treatment of every patient, family member, visitor, physician and employee.

Williamson Health is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits program, that offers you choice and flexibility, so you can take charge of your physical, financial, and emotional well-being.

o Medical, Dental, Vision

o PTO

o Retirement Matching

o Tuition reimbursement

o Discount programs

o FSA (Flexible Spending Accounts)

o Identity Theft Protection

o Legal Aid

Williamson Health is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

POSITION SUMMARY

To provide high quality imaging MRI procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providing those services in a safe and clean environment.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Formal Education / Training :

Graduate of an ARRT approved program, accredited through The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, and be registered or working toward certification in the subspecialty of MRI; or hold current ARMRIT certification.

Must be in compliance with CE Requirements.

BLS is required within 90 days of hire.

Workplace Experience :

Preference of at least one year of work experience in hospital environment working in MRI after graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train.

Equipment and Skills Training :

General computer knowledge as well as a keen mind for safety

Physical Environment :

Large field strength magnet with a special focus on patient safety and universal precautions practiced in a multi-modality imaging department

Physical Effort :

Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include : physically manipulate and operate equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to table; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgment decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians. Must be willing to take call on weekends and at other times as deemed necessary.

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

• Checks patient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with study.
• Questions all patients regarding medical history to include any surgeries which might include implants or Pacemakers and communicates with patient to ensure patient understands study and is as comfortable as possible.
• Provides safe environment for patients. Follows safety procedure at all times and will stop procedure immediately if patient becomes claustrophobic, if any part of body becomes warm, or if patient simply wishes to terminate procedure.
• Communicates regularly DURING MRI procedure to provide the patient with a more pleasant experience.
• Communicates potential or existing problems / opportunities to improve quality of care or services.
• Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring the patient is properly covered at all times; during exam and patient transport.
• Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime, short staff, or high census periods. Always makes good use of time.
• Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makes appropriate decisions.
• Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed. Completes scans ordered or scheduled during their shift.
• Ensures the safety of patients by following all safety procedures while moving patients from wheelchair or stretcher to table and watching patient while on table.
• Works well with fellow employees to provide the most efficient use of equipment and ensures that all requests from physicians and patients are completed.
• Helps facilitate specialty radiology reads for stat or urgent exams when needed.