MRI Tech Casual (Southpointe)

The MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injury and disease. Minimum Qualifications:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License or MRI Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
• Certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or MRI, or certification through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Radiography certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).
• Certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in MRI upon hire.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepares and explains exams to patients.
• Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas.
• Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements.
• Aids the physician during specialty exams.
• Processes exams and makes them available on PACS.
• Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices.
• Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team, and ancillary staff.
• Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans.
• Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient.
• Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator.
• Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem-solving methods.
• Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities.
• Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects, and applying current concepts to patient care.
• Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees.
• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Extended periods of standing and walking.
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight.
• Carry items of up to 20 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

• Works in a strong magnetic field.
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment.
• May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
• Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps.

Skills And Abilities:

• Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues.
• Organization skills.
• Communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Multi-tasking ability.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time.