MRI Technologist - Diagnostic Imaging - St. Francis Downtown

About the role

Mercy Health seeks an MRI Technologist to join the team at St. Francis Downtown. As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health enhances the health and well-being of all people in mind, body, and spirit through exceptional patient care.

Responsibilities

• Completes assigned tasks in a timely manner, demonstrating flexibility to adjust to varying workloads.
• Selects and operates magnetic resonance systems, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risks to patients, self, and others.
• Positions patients on the MRI scanning cradle to obtain desired anatomical positions; inputs patient information and selects scan parameters for specific exams; scans patients according to established protocols and physician requests; administers magnetic contrast agents specific to procedure; manipulates images using various computer functions to optimize visualization of desired anatomy; performs quality assurance tests as specified by department protocol; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency as required for the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating patients, verifying patient identification and related information to ensure appropriate procedures are performed; explains procedures to patients; prepares patients for procedures by obtaining and recording patient histories and consent forms (if applicable); properly screens all patients for metal safety; ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedures; monitors patient condition and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of the examination and reports changes to patient care services; troubleshoots equipment during malfunctions in the absence of service engineers and reports malfunctions to radiology maintenance/supervisors.
• Participates in the education and instruction of students and the orientation of new staff.
• Participates in performance improvement projects; assists the department in achieving successful results in all federal, state, and local agency audits.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Maintains controlled access to the magnet room and Zone 2, 3, and 4. Performs QC duties and maintenance of quality control.
• Oversees quality control duties and maintenance of quality control.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute (preferred).
• MRI Registry from an accredited organization (ARRT), or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) (required).
• State licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed).
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH).
• Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (preferred, or must obtain within two years).
• State licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is being performed).
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for Roper St Francis Healthcare locations; preferred at hire, required prior to independent patient care at BSMH).

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in MRI department in a hospital setting (preferred).

Skills & Abilities

• Logical conclusions.
• Problem solver.
• Critical thinking.
• Highly organized thoughts.
• Medical terminology.
• Flexible.
• Adapts to change.
• Proactively assists physicians/patients with examinations and/or procedures.
• Documents all unusual activities.
• Obtains and documents appropriate history.
• Edits patients regarding type of exam performed and injection of contrast.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Follows OSHA Standards and Universal Precautions Training.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred).
• Picture archiving communication system (PACS) (preferred).

Benefits

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible). Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources, and discounts. Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders. Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support. Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.