Mercy Health System Rockford , IL 61101
Posted 3 days ago
Overview
PRN / Pool / varied hours
Great shift differential pay
Mercyhealth Javon Bea Hospital
Performs MRI procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends and call as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned site(s).
Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work and continually evaluates new programs and benefits. We have been recognized locally, regionally and nationally for helping our workers achieve a work/life balance through benefit offerings and innovative programs. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:
Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization
Responsibilities
Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
Prepares patient for procedures.
Provides patient instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort.
Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains venous access.
Prepares and administers contrast media.
Verifies consent/screening form.
Uses appropriate scripting, barriers and identifiers.
Assists the physician with interventional procedures.
Practices aseptic technique and observes universal precautions.
Evaluates images and data for technical quality.
Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display, ensuring proper identification is evident.
Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.
Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
Provides practical instruction to partners and students.
Culture of Excellence Behavior Expectations
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality
Service
Partnering
Cost
Education and Experience
Graduate of an accredited radiography program
Experience as an MRI Technologist preferred, but not required
Certification and Licensure
ARRT Radiography registration required
ARRT MRI registration required (or must be obtained within two years of hire)
Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days.
Skills and Abilities
Analytical
Design
Problem Solving
Project Management- Develops project plans; Communicates changes and progress; Completes projects on time.
Interpersonal Skills
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Leadership
Quality Management
Visionary Leadership
Cost Consciousness
Diversity
Ethics
Organizational Support
Judgment
Motivation
Planning/Organizing
Professionalism
Quantity
Safety and Security
Adaptability
Attendance/Punctuality
Dependability
Initiative
Innovation
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Database software; Internet software; Inventory software and Manufacturing software.
Other
Must be able to take call as needed.
Other duties as assigned.
Special Physical Demands
The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Level of Supervision
N/A
Supervises
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Does have responsibility for clinical operations of assigned area.
Mercy Health System