MRI Technologist, Jewish Hospital, Wednesday - Friday, 8a-8:30p

About the Role

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members—physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals—UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Responsibilities

• Operate a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies
• Maintain knowledge and awareness of high magnetic field strength safety
• Prepare and administer contrast media in accordance with hospital policy and procedure as well as state and federal regulations
• Obtain patient history and screening forms, explain routine procedures, and address patient concerns
• Maintain patient records and files
• Perform quality assurance on magnetic resonance scanner, as needed
• Perform procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist's expectations and protocols
• Ensure compliance with the National Patient Safety goals
• Support and report any identified compliance matters
• Participate in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction
• Use standard precautions, including PPE, at all times
• Contribute to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilize resources efficiently
• Maintain professional development and education for technical competency
• Maintain regulatory compliance and licensure for current position
• Attend all UofL Health required educational programs and complete all KNOW modules
• Maintain compliance with all company policies, procedures and standards of conduct
• Comply with HIPAA privacy and security requirements to maintain confidentiality at all times
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of MR Radiologic Technology (required)
• Previous experience in MRI (preferred)
• Valid Kentucky Radiation Operator's License (strongly preferred)
• Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)
• Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 2 years of employment or transferring into position
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of employment (required)

Address: 200 Abraham Flexner Way, Louisville, KY 40202

Shift: First Shift (United States of America)