MRI Tech-Eligible, Full-Time, Days

Job Summary

Performs MR scanning as directed by the Radiologist. Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel appropriately.

Bonus

This position is bonus eligible.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• 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 data.
• 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.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum 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. Additionally, may be grandfathered from obtaining MRI Registration pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT registered in Radiology and ARRT MRI registered within one year of hire; OR
• ARMRIT - American Registry of MRI certification.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Computer skills (database, data entry)
• Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Medical Center Of Powdersville

Facility

Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

Magnetic Resonance Imaging MCP