MRI Tech-PRN

About the role

The MRI technologist will work with the radiologist and fellow staff members to prepare patients and operate magnetic resonance equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. The MRI technologist works under general supervision in performing a variety of exams and procedures according to departmental protocol, as requested by physician order.

Responsibilities

• Ensures patient safety and comfort while in the radiology department.
• Explains the procedure and post-procedure orders to the patient to gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Prioritizes workflow in regard to patient condition and ensures patients’ arrival and departure occur in a timely manner.
• Provides an atmosphere conducive to gain the patient's cooperation and confidence.
• Utilizes data received from patient satisfaction and practice performance results to identify opportunities to improve and participates in the planning and improvement process.
• Follows and supports OSHA regulations and uses universal precautions when required.
• Cleans examination surfaces between patients.
• Provides clean linen including sheets, gowns, pillowcases, and towels.
• Immediately cleans spills following universal precautions.
• Properly stores accessory equipment when not in use.
• Works within a team to achieve patient and team goals.
• Shares and initiates regular and professional communication with co-workers.
• Facilitates and participates in regular staff meetings.
• Follows routine standards and properly and safely manipulates equipment, within its limitations, to obtain images.
• Maintains sterile equipment and fields.
• Adjusts cameras to obtain the proper density and contrast.
• Performs any necessary warm-up and quality control procedures on the equipment.
• Uses protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
• Critiques images for quality and makes necessary judgments to determine if repeat is necessary.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• 2 years of healthcare experience preferred.
• ARRT or ARMRIT Registered in MRI, or eligible. Registry must be completed within 12 months of start date.

Additional Skills/Requirements

• Demonstrates proficiency in verbal and written communications.
• Ability to work in a stressful environment.
• Ability to multitask and proficient in MRI safety.

Physical Demands

• Physical Demand Code: 13A, Imaging Work Function/Activity: Medium to Heavy.
• Physical Demands: Standing for prolonged periods, frequently traveling and reaching (overhead, extensive, repetitive).
• Proficient communicative, auditory, and visual skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to write legibly.
• Ability to lift/push/pull up to 100 lbs. For any weight over 35 lbs., use Safe Handling Equipment.
• May be exposed to radiation.

Other

• May require the use of safety equipment, such as HEPA mask, for infection prevention: Yes.
• On call responsibilities as directed: Yes.
• Ability to travel between campus buildings, remote facilities, and out of town as needed: Yes.

Pay

The base compensation for this role is $47.53 hourly. Please note that the pay rate does not include any applicable incentive compensation programs such as shift differentials, clinical ladders, and other incentives that may be available for those in eligible positions.