MRI Technologist, Radiology, Blount, PRN, Varied

About the role

Responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages. Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety.

Responsibilities

• Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality. This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols.
• Implements emergency procedures, as needed.
• Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols. Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms.
• Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol.
• Enters and records all data accurately and promptly.
• Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.
• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
• Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students.
• As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

No experience required. In Lieu Of Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

• Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses - ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI; OR ARRT registered in MRI; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification
• BLS

Skills

Proficient computer skills (database), Data entry skills, Mathematical skills

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Variable (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital Facility 8001 Blount Memorial Hospital, Inc. Department 80017123 Magnetic Resonance Imaging