MRI RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST
Job Description
Sign-On Bonus Available
Relocation Assistance Available
Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials
Minimum Offer
$ 33.07/hr.
Maximum Offer
$ 51.23/hr.
Compensation Disclaimer
Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.
Department: Radiology - MRI
FTE: 0.90
Full Time
Shift: Rotating
Position Summary:
Provide patient services and perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging by following assigned protocols for a variety and complexity of exams that include, but are not limited to, Neuro, Musculoskeletal, and Body Imaging. Deliver quality service and positive interaction to colleagues and customers and ensure adherence to all Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.
Detailed responsibilities:
EQUIPMENT - Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality
PATIENT CARE - Position and immobilize patients
IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
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OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
CONTRAST MEDIA - Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment/area
DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"
MEDICATION – Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures
Qualifications
Education:
Essential:
Education specialization:
Essential:
Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
Experience:
Essential:
Nonessential:
Cross sectional anatomy course completed\n1 year directly related experience
Credentials:
Essential:
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License
Intermediate Life Support Certification w/in 6 months
MRI Cert by ARRT or equivelant w/in 2 years of hire date
NMMIRTP w/in 6 wks or provisional lic up to 2 years of hire
Physical Conditions:
Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
Working conditions:
Essential:
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
Department: Clinical Care
Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
Parental Benefits
Work Flexibility
Office Life and Perks
Vacation and Time Off
Financial and Retirement
Professional Development
Diversity and Inclusion