Job Description
MULTIPLE OPENINGS
Schedule : Various shifts (AM, PM, Nights). Options include :
o Fri–Sun : 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
o Mon–Fri : 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
o Other shifts may also be available and can be discussed during interviews.
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist I position works independently to complete a variety of routine MR procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special MR procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Performs routine MRI, MRA procedures.
- Optimizes protocols to provide better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
- Assists physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
- Follows all MR safety policy and procedures accordingly.
- Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
- Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
- Performs weekly imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.
- Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
- Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
KNOWLEDGE / SKILLS / ABILITIES
Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Completion of MRI training programLICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
American Heart Association (BLS)Must be MRI certified or MRI registry-eligible at the time of hire.Registry-eligible candidates are required to obtain MRI certification through the American Registry of Radiologic (ARRT) or an equivalent certifying (ex. ARMRIT) body within six (6) months of hire.WORKING ENVIRONMENT / EQUIPMENT
Work attire is scrubs.Equipment you will be using : MR units of various vendors, Contrast injectors, Electronic Health Record, PACSEmployee may be asked to travel to other local / nearby campuses.Employees are required to participate in call, weekend, holiday and disaster team rotations to include emergencies and severe weather.May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.