MRI Technologist

Work Shift:

Evening (United States of America)

Capital Health is the region's leader in providing progressive, quality patient care with significant investments in our exceptional physicians, nurses and staff, as well as advance technology. Capital Health is a five-time Magnet-Recognized health system for nursing excellence and is comprised of 2 hospitals. Capital Health Medical Group is made up of more than 250 physicians and other providers who offer primary and specialty care, as well as hospital-based services, to patients throughout the region.

Position Overview:

• Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations.

• Ability and availability to perform on-call (60 minute response time), holiday, and weekend work when required.

• Demonstrates competency in correctly sending images to PACS. Understands and abides by the image QC process when completing exams in PACS.Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy. Ensures the prevention of mislabeled images and films. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies as evidenced by written documentation.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous contrast media.

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies.

• Demonstrates proper protection and safety processes for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines pertaining to high strength magnetic fields. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring to avoid patient injury.

• Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate protective actions and infection control procedures.

• Demonstrates excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them to produce the most desirable outcome. Understands and demonstrates the ability to provide exceptional customer service.

• Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Education: Graduate from an accredited Radiology program or graduate from an accredited MRI program. Must obtain ARRT MRI certification or ARMRIT certification within one year of hire.

• Experience: Previous MRI experience preferred.

• Other Credentials: AHA BLS - Healthcare Provider

• Knowledge and Skills: Basic computer skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Special Training: Verifiable hours working on MRI machines, Siemens preferred. Successful completion of Venipuncture training within 6 months of employment.

• Mental, Behavioral and Emotional Abilities: Ability to handle high pressure atmosphere performing sophisticated exams on state of the art equipment.

• Usual Work Day: 8 Hours

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Frequent physical demands include: Standing , Walking , Carry objects , Push/Pull , Reaching forward , Reaching overhead , Pinching/fine motor activities , Keyboard use/repetitive motion

• Occasional physical demands include: Sitting , Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) , Twisting , Bending , Squat/kneel/crawl , Wrist position deviation

• Continuous physical demands include: Talk or Hear

• Lifting Floor to Waist 40 lbs. Lifting Waist Level and Above 40 lbs.

• Sensory Requirements include: Accurate Near Vision, Accurate Far Vision, Color Discrimination, Accurate Depth Perception, Accurate Hearing

• Anticipated Occupational Exposure Risks Include the following: Bloodborne Pathogens , Airborne Communicable Disease , Extreme Noise Levels

Offers are contingent upon successful completion of our onboarding process and pre-employment physical. Capital Health will require all applicants (including contractors, travelers and consultants) to have an annual flu vaccine prior to start date, with the exception of individuals with medical and religious exemptions.

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