MRI Tech-Certified, Full-Time, Nights

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. Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety.

This position is bonus eligible.

Responsibilities

• Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality, including proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols.
• Completes imaging studies in a timely manner, charges appropriately, and ensures studies are taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after completion.
• 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 the department.
• Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient and informs patients and families of delays.
• Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols, discards sharps appropriately, and maintains supplies and linen in rooms.
• Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedures within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or approved Radiology protocol.
• Implements emergency procedures as needed.
• Performs department and hospital-related computer functions pertinent to the job, entering and recording 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.
• Prepares staff schedules to ensure the department is staffed properly and coordinates daily workflow as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program (Certification Program).
• No experience required (grandfathered exceptions apply for team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 pending state and regulatory requirements).
• ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI; OR ARRT registered in MRI; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification.
• BLS certification.

Skills

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

Schedule

Night shift.