MRI Technologist

About the role

Performs MRI procedures which are complex and elaborate to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients
• Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties
• Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer
• Assists physician during specialty exam
• Processes exams and makes available on PACS
• Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
• Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff
• Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans
• Upon completion of exam, completes all paperwork that deals with patient
• Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator
• Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods
• Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities
• Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care
• Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees
• For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

Requirements

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:
  • MD: No state license required
  • OH: No state license required
  • PA: No state license required
  • WV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License OR Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board
• Certification through one of the following pathways:
  • Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or MRI. If certification in MRI through ARRT is not held upon hire, required within 12 months of hire.
  • MRI certification through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) due upon hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas

Qualifications

• MRI certification through Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARMRIT upon hire
• Radiography certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

Skills

• Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety issues
• Organization skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Multi-tasking
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time

Physical Requirements

• Extended periods of standing and walking
• Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight
• Carry items of up to 20 lbs

Working Environment

• Works in a strong magnetic field
• May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment
• May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death
• Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps

Clinical Ladder

The MRI Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists. To apply for the next level, the MRI technologist must meet the requirements of their current level, plus the required years of experience, degree, and certification.

• Level 1: No experience required. All MRI technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.
• Level 2: Meets requirements for previous level. One year of experience (apprentice experience not applicable). Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.
• Level 3: Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Three years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable). Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus additional skill sets.
• Level 4: Meets requirements for previous levels. One continuing education pathway. Five years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable). Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills. Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 3 additional skill sets.

Schedule

This position is a weekend position (Friday, Saturday, Sunday). Scheduled weekly hours: 40. Non-exempt shift.

Location

United Hospital Center (UHC Neuro MRI), 327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia. Cost Center 160.