MRI Technologist

MRI TechnologistPerforms MRI procedures which are complex and elaborate to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.Minimum Qualifications:Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:MD: No state license is requiredOH: No state license is requiredPA: No state license is requiredWV: 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 Technologist (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.Preferred Qualifications:Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:MRI certification through Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARMRIT upon hire.Radiography certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).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 all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.Prepares and explains exams to patientsPerforms all exams that pertain to specialty areasMaintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned dutiesMaintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturerAssists physician during specialty examProcess exams and make available on PACSDemonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practicesDelegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staffParticipates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plansUpon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patientParticipates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinatorActive on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methodsArranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activitiesAssists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient careValues based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employeesPhysical Requirements:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Extended periods of standing and walking.Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight.Carry items of up to 20 lbs.Working Environment:The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Works in a strong magnetic field.May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps.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.MRI Clinical Ladder:The MRI Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.To apply for the next level, the MRI technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.Level 1No experience required.All MRI technologists with less than 12 months of experience enter at Level one.Level 2Meets requirements for previous level.One year of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.Level 3Meets requirements for previous levels.One continuing education pathway.Three years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus additional skill setsLevel 4Meets requirements for previous levels.One continuing education pathway.Five years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 3 additional skill setsAdditional Job Description:Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36Shift:Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company: WVUH West Virginia University HospitalsCost Center: 7890 WVUH NeuroradiologyAddress: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West VirginiaEqual Opportunity EmployerWest Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.