MRI Technologist PRN (Lafayette)

MRI Technologist PRN

Envision Imaging is looking for a PRN MRI Technologist to join our team in Lafayette! This is a PRN, as needed position. Position pay range $33.85 - $43.60. Ideal coverage availability includes weekday evenings 5PM-9PM and Saturdays 7AM-3PM.

Performs MRI procedures according to protocol and age specific needs, including patient preparation. Maintains and monitors patient environment, adheres to safety procedures and contributes to the security and maintenance of the unit.

Essential functions include :

• Interfaces with patient to ascertain medical history and provides instructions and explanation of the procedure and / or exam to obtain the best possible image.
• Reviews patient charts for missed clinical information and / or consent. Screens patients for surgical and other implants, contrast allergies, etc.
• Obtains prior films / exams as needed and performs high quality scans to submit to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Performs exams while attending to patient's care before, during and following exam and notifies the appropriate party if patient's condition changes at any time.
• Transfers images to other locations as needed.
• Coordinates scan protocols with Radiologist.
• Maintains and regularly inspects equipment and immediately reports any quality concerns as well as equipment failures or deficiencies.
• Interfaces with Lead Technologist & Center Manager regarding any and all departmental concerns.
• Attends regular staff meetings and adheres to Envision's Compliance, Quality & Safety Programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies include :

This position has no supervision responsibilities.

This job operates in an environmentally controlled outpatient clinical environment. Potential exposure to radiation, which is minimized by the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Possible exposure to bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a medical office environment. Often requires work in cool, dimly lighted rooms.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may exert up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. The employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

No travel is expected for this position.

Minimum Qualifications / Experience :

Education / Certifications :

It is reasonably anticipated ALL employees in this job classification will have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids.

Envision Radiology is an equal opportunity employer (M / F / D / V). We recruit, employ, train, compensate and promote without regard to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by application federal, state or local law.