MRI Technologist - AVALA Imaging - PRN - RH476

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform MRI procedures as per physician, NP, or PA order, starting IV's, and injecting contrast, if applicable.
• Evaluate MRI scans for technical quality, collate processed images in sequence of exposure and appropriately label. Image/transmit to PACS.
• Utilizes EHR to charge procedures and supplies; maintains accurate patient records. Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions.
• Perform necessary lab as ordered.
• Load and operate power injections for contrast media administration.
• Provide orientation and training to new MRI technologists.
• Provide care for the psychological and physical needs of patients for MRI scans.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein.
• Cross assist in other areas as needed and as directed.

Core Competencies

• Action Orientation
• Communications
• Creativity/Innovation
• Critical Judgment
• Customer Orientation
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Teamwork

Professional Requirements

• Maintains dress code standards and adheres to policy.
• Completes annual education requirements.
• Maintains regulatory requirements.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Reports to work on time and as scheduled, completes work within designated time.
• Wears identification while on duty, uses computerized punch time system correctly.
• Completes in-services and returns in a timely fashion.
• Attends annual review and department in-services, as scheduled.
• Attends staff meetings annually, reads and returns all monthly staff meeting minutes where applicable.
• Represents the organization in a positive and professional manner.
• Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
• Communicates the mission, ethics and goals of the hospital, as well as the focus statement of the department.
• Assists other staff members in performing any duty that enhances the delivery of patient care.

Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification Requirements

• One (1) hour of education specific to the Program scope, initially, and at least annually thereafter.
• Possess adaptability to processes as related to up to date best practices, collaboration between departments, compliance with protocols/processes, communication, cooperation and exceptional customer service.
• Adhere to orientation of Advanced Orthopedic and Spine Certification, in compliance with the Program education requirements, and completed department specific competencies within 90 days of hire or signing the job description.

Regulatory Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiologic technologists program.
• Current ARRT.
• Current Louisiana State License LRT.
• Certified MRI Technologist or ability to pass MRI registry within time specified.
• Current BLS certification or able to obtain within 30 days of hire.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Physical Demands

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• This position is very active and requires repetitive motions, standing, walking, bending, kneeling and stooping all day.
• The employee must frequently lift or move items weighing up to 50 pounds.