MRI Technologist

IT'S SIMPLE. You want to work in a hospital setting where you are valued and appreciated - where you receive respect from your superiors and co-workers as well as the patients you treat.

You want to be challenged by your job without being overwhelmed by it. You want to play an instrumental role in helping a patient recover, sometimes against strong odds, and go home. What you want is Logan Regional Medical Center.

Our mission is to promote healing, provide hope, preserve dignity, and produce value for each patient, resident, family member, customer, employee, and shareholder we serve. Join us!

Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Operates and maintains an MRI scanner to obtain quality images for physician interpretations

• Develop and maintain imaging and safety protocols and maintain all record keeping required to meet state and federal regulations

• Provides specific guidance and instruction to staff on all imaging, safety and regulatory requirements as needed

• CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position

• They are not intended to be constructed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties

• Participates in education programs to meet mandatory requirements and identified needs with regard to gob and personal growth

• Follows through with suggestions from supervisor or self-assessment to meet identified needs with regard to job and personal growth

• Reports to work as scheduled and notifies department when unable to work per UHC policy and procedures

• Demonstrates flexibility to meet the needs of departmental or hospital in regard to changes in work volume, planned change, scheduling changes and emergency call-back (i.e., weather disaster)

• Perform all required diagnostic MRI scanning through proper positioning and techniques

• Demonstrates ability to self-critique images

• Screens patients before exam for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination (ie., claustrophobia, pain, metal implants...). Reduce patient anxiety and ensure patient cooperation

• Monitor patients within the department and address their needs or special requirements according to hospital and department policy and procedure

• Able to perform venipuncture competently, in accordance with hospital policy

• Willing to accept add-on patients / exams to accommodate patient needs

• Maintains daily calibrations according to established policy

• Ensures all metal objects are kept away from MRI suite (ie., only allows MRI safe oxygen tanks, non-metallic carts, MRI safe IV poles, etc.)

• Displays proficiency in equipment technology and functionality

• Will be responsible to ensure magnet room is kept clean

• Works with director, supervisor, and associates to formulate, plan and implement actions that will allow the department and the hospital to achieve stated goals and objectives

• Assures MRI staff members provide complete and accurate documentation which includes techniques, history and any pertinent information

• Assures all contrast consents are completed

• Orients all associates working in vicinity of magnet to MRI safety policies and procedures

• Will work with supervisor to monitor and maintain acceptable patient satisfaction levels

• While maintaining and promoting a positive work environment

• Perform IV insertion/blood draws, including performing I-stat creatinine tests and documenting results properly

§ Minimum Education

X Graduate of a Program in Discipline

§ Required Skills

Certifications:

BLS

Registration by the ARRT

Certification in MRI (ARRT).

§ Required Skills

Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.