MRI Tech – Part Time

About the Organization

Every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values—integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion—must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

At Bridgeport Hospital, we are committed to providing quality medical care and treatment that is coordinated and centered on the patient's specific needs. We strive to achieve benchmarks as a Patient Centered Medical Home and provide healthcare in a setting where patients are at the center of their care team. All employees contribute to the team approach of promoting access, continuous, comprehensive care, and work to provide quality improvement in the care provided to patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex MRI scanner equipment.
  • Follows routine protocols when imaging and refers to the doctor's exam requisition to ensure the correct exam is performed.
• Performs quality and compassionate patient care to ensure cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
  • Thoroughly explains the procedure to the patient to offer emotional support and help them complete the exam.
• Accurately documents all pertinent patient information, including contrast amounts administered, contrast waste, patient lab values, and safety issues.
  • Accurately completes/edits charges for exams.
• Participates in teaching and learning opportunities to further personal knowledge and professional growth.
  • Keeps current with new imaging protocols and advanced techniques in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Demonstrates accuracy in safely screening patients and hospital staff.
  • Reviews and verifies patient safety screener information to ensure safety prior to the MRI scan.
• Plans and/or implements care for assigned patients.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages from adolescence to old age and applies developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for adult patients.
• Demonstrates the ability to effectively communicate pertinent information.
  • Communicates effectively with patients throughout the exam to ensure cooperation for a quality exam.
• Consults with the radiologist in charge for required exams prior to patient scanning.
  • Consults with the radiologist prior to patient exam for non-protocol exams.

Requirements

• Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry-level standards of routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• RT(R) required; (MR) preferred.
• CT State License required.

Skills

• Proficient in routine MRI imaging techniques.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Computer applications proficiency.
• Good organizational and communication/customer service skills.

Physical Demand

Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds to assist with patient transfers.