MRI Technologist, 40 hours, Evening/Weekend

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Obtains and documents necessary patient information from Patient/family/significant others and health-care providers pertinent to the care of the patient.
• Completes assessments by utilizing medical record/radiology requisitions/physicians orders to ensure appropriateness of procedures.
• Affirmatively assess patient’s condition/status ensuring ability of patient to proceed with MRI exam.
• Document all pertinent information involving the use of Oral/IV contrast in Department Log Book, and obtain accurate allergy information.
• Performs all MRI exams with 100% accuracy.
• Accurately follows departments’ clinical protocols, including but not limited to Post-Processing.
• Begin and complete all MRI exams utilizing the RIS tracking system with 100% accuracy 98-100% of time.
• Utilizes PACS modality work list with 100% accuracy; patient demographics, accession number.
• Properly QC’s MRI studies utilizing the PACS.
• Properly evaluates images for diagnostic purposes; recognizing anatomy and pathology for need of an additional scan or contrast.
• Follows all safety protocols relating to Magnet safety with 100% accuracy 100% of the time.
• Readily and willingly contributes to the team approach to provide optimal quality patient care/customer satisfaction by working non-assigned shifts as needed and other sites.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment for patients/visitors and colleagues.
• Incorporates Lahey Clinic Guiding Principles , Mission Statement and Goals into daily activities.
• Complies with all Lahey Clinic Policies.
• Complies with behavioral expectations of the department and Lahey Clinic.
• Maintains courteous and effective interactions with colleagues and patients.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the job description, performance expectations, and competency assessment.
• Demonstrates a commitment toward meeting and exceeding the needs of our customers and consistently adheres to Customer Service standards.
• Participates in departmental and/or interdepartmental quality improvement activities.
• Participates in and successfully completes Mandatory Education.
• Performs all other duties as needed or directed to meet the needs of the department.

Qualifications

• Graduate of AMA approved Radiology Technology Program.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with (MR) designation.
• BLS certified.
• Proficient in Cross Sectional Anatomy, the use of MRI Scanners/power injectors/venipuncture or in the absence of this skill the ability to be trained to a level of competency.
• Proficient in Magnet safety.
• Two years experience in a hospital setting.
• Good working knowledge of PACS or in the absence of this skill the ability to be trained to a level of competency.

Pay

Pay Range: $48.00 - $71.33