Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist - PRN, Variable Shifts

About the role

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Will work under the general supervision of the MRI Manager, site-specific Lead Tech or Radiologist. The technologist is responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages. The technologist is responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety. All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Tuomey Facility Tuomey Hospital Department Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Responsibilities

• Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality. This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols.
• Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and then taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after the completion of the exam.
• Identifies patients using two patient identifiers.
• Communicates with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and other pertinent clinical history.
• Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering department.
• Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient.
• Informs patients and families of delays.
• Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols.
• Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms.
• Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol.
• Implements emergency procedures, as needed.
• Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job.
• Enters and records all data accurately and promptly.
• Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.
• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
• Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students.
• As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Requirements

Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program. Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses: ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI; OR ARRT registered in MRI; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification. BLS.

Skills

Proficient computer skills (database), Data entry skills, Mathematical skills.

Schedule

Work Shift Variable (United States of America).