PRN MRI Tech

About the role

The MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures which are complex and elaborate to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients
• Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties
• Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer
• Aids physician during specialty exam
• Processes exams and makes available on PACS
• Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
• Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff
• Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans
• Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient
• Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator
• Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods
• Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities
• Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care

Qualifications

• Minimum Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: Current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: No state license is required OH: No state license is required PA: No state license is required WV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License OR Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board. Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or MRI. Certification in MRI through ARRT within 12 months of hire OR MRI certification through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) due upon hire. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
• Prior Experience: Preferred qualifications include: MRI certification through Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARMRIT upon hire. Radiography certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues
• Organization skills
• Communication skills
• Computer skills
• Multi-tasking
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time