CT/MRI Technologist - Full Time

Essential Duties

• Performs full range of magnetic resonance imaging and computerized tomography exams on patients of all ages.
• Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals.
• Obtains accurate histories and ensures patient medical records are complete and accurate.
• Exhibits compassion while interacting with patient and families, explaining procedure and positioning thoroughly and answering any questions as appropriate.
• Assures the safety of the MRI environment. Protects patients and staff from potential harm by ensuring all individuals entering the area of magnet field influence are screened and only non-ferrous objects are taken into the MRI scan room.
• Researches implantable medical devices as appropriate for contraindication to MRI.
• Implements radiation protection and safety standards to minimize radiation exposure to staff and patients; applies safety principles as identified by established policy.
• Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Determines the need for and selects supplies, accessory equipment, shielding, and positioning and immobilization devices.
• Positions patient for appropriate view, making patient as comfortable as possible for test being performed; adjusts equipment to produce high-quality images.
• Prepares/presents images with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
• Performs daily quality control of equipment and other quality assurance/quality control activities as required. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate staff to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices.
• Maintains knowledge of American College of Radiology certification and accreditation requirement.
• Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
• May assist other areas of Radiology and perform other duties or special projects as assigned by management.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Complete understanding of MR methodology and equipment.
• Understands radiation protection techniques to minimize radiation exposure to staff and patients.
• Ability to effectively contribute as a team member promoting cooperation, collaboration and flexibility in working with others to achieve quality patient care.
• Ability to take initiative, be self-motivated and an independent, accountable, dependable performer.
• Strong communication skills with demonstrated ability to express ideas and technical information clearly and concisely in a manner appropriate to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to interact and communicate calmly, compassionately and professionally with patients and families.
• Ability to be accountable for quality customer service and respond appropriately to a variety of personalities and situations.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, security and standards of ethics with all information.
• Comply with all state/federal regulations (including HIPAA), company policies, standards and health & safety rules.
• Demonstrates critical thinking, problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Effective planning, organization and detail-oriented skills.
• Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
• Ability to set priorities, be flexible and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to work effectively in a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Capability to perform on-call, shift, holiday and weekends when required.
• Able to effectively utilize department computer systems, EMR, PACS and HIS systems to review and provide accurate documentation of studies.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Regularly and consistently demonstrates commitment to organization values.

Certifications & Licensure

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• Nebraska State Certified Radiologic Technologist
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT and or MRI credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months of hire date
• Must maintain continuing education requirements for certification(s)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)

Education & Experience

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)
• Nebraska State Certified Radiologic Technologist
• Radiologic Technologist specializing in CT and or MRI credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained within 12 Months of hire date
• Must maintain continuing education requirements for certification(s)
• Basic Life Support (BLS)