MRI Tech-Eligible, Full-Time, Variable Shifts

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality; includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols.
• Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after exam 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.
• 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, prepares staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinates 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: Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology program (certification 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; may also 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 AMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification.

Skills

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

Schedule

Work Shift Variable (United States of America)

Benefits

This position is bonus eligible.