MRI Technologist - Full Time - Days

About the Role

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist is responsible for completing specialized MRI procedures in accordance with organizational policies and established professional standards of care. This position is accountable for the quality of the examinations completed utilizing specialized knowledge, judgment, and critical thinking skills necessary to obtain accurate diagnostic images. Responsible for all duties related to patient care or other duties as necessary. Demonstrate active involvement in the department.

Responsibilities

• Prepares patient for radiological procedure by positioning patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into specified position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge with continuing education.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Ensures operation of radiology equipment by completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, calling for repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Identifies patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons to understand service requirements.
• Performs quality control, maintains accreditation, and follows all regulatory guidelines.
• Maintains accurate records to satisfy any accrediting organizations.
• Takes department call as assigned.
• Demonstrates commitment to continual learning, growth, and development by participating in continuing education activities and staying abreast of changing technology, new procedures, and protocols.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree required; Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.
• Relevant specialty required radiology license in MRI or ability to obtain MRI certification within 12 months of hire or transfer date.
• Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) strongly preferred at time of hire, required within 3 months of hire.
• Experience in MRI procedures preferred.
• Experience with multi-dimensional medical imaging systems, patient transportation devices, radiology information system, and Picture Archiving Communication System (PACS) preferred.

Skills

• Ability to manage and interact with patients and families of all age groups preferred.
• Ability to work at a fast pace preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Stands, walks, and sits frequently.
• Lifts and/or carries up to 20 lbs frequently, 50 lbs occasionally.
• Pushes and/or pulls up to 20 lbs frequently.
• Bends, stoops, and crouches frequently.
• Reaches floor-waist frequently.
• Manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination.

Job Hazards

• Tasks involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissues, and other potentially infectious materials.

Schedule

8-hour shifts Monday-Friday. Every 3rd Saturday and Sunday on call from 7AM-6PM.

Benefits

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, and a great work environment where all employees are valued. Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.

About Nebraska Methodist Health System

Nebraska Methodist Health System is made up of four hospitals in Nebraska and southwest Iowa, more than 30 clinic locations, a nursing and allied health college, and a medical supply distributorship and central laundry facility. From the day Methodist Hospital was chartered in 1891, service to our communities has been a top priority. Financial assistance, health education, outreach to our diverse communities and populations, and other community benefit activities have always been central to our mission.

Location: Methodist Fremont Health, 450 E 23rd St., Fremont, NE.