ARRT/MRI (0.8+ FTE) ($10,000 Sign-on Bonus New Hire Only 1.0 FTE)

About the role

This position requires an enhanced knowledge in MRI, specific expertise and skills for maintaining a safe MRI environment, knowledge of basic anatomy, physiology and physics, and the ability to provide imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages.

Responsibilities

• Provides thorough explanations and adequate communication to patients and families.
• Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position.
• Follows established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service.
• Observes JCAHO standards.
• Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles.
• Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
• Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
• Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
• Practices MRI zone safety and observes all screening processes.
• Knowledgeable in MR language and in scheduling of MR patients.
• Administers contrast/medications to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure.
• Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges. Follows billing practices.
• Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
• Participates in MRI QC and completes appropriate documentation for all MRI equipment.
• Maintains accreditation.
• Works with the manager/supervisor/staff to control and maintain inventory and supplies and communicates problems and supply needs as required.
• Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
• Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees as assigned.
• Facilitates and coordinates services for their area of assignment and serves as a contact person for radiologist, physician’s offices and other departments within the DCH System.
• Maintains awareness of the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary.
• Monitors the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary.
• Per Diem staff must work one holiday in a calendar year and at least once during a 90 day period. Per Diem staff must notify the person in charge of any unavailability. If after four requests are made with a per diem employee declining work; that employee’s per diem position will be reviewed and removed from payroll. Per Diem staff must submit a two-week notice of resignation.
• Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
• Must have current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography or be registry eligible.
• Registration is required within one year of graduation of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
• MRI (MR) - ARRT MRI registry eligible or MR registration preferred.
• Formal education or previous on-the-job training recommended.
• MRI Technician - Must have six months of on-the-job training to include a Medical Director approved off-site instruction course of one or two weeks, followed by a three-month probation.

Skills

Proficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams and Synapse.

Benefits

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.

Pay

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Schedule

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