Technologist-MRI

Radiology Technician

Job Summary: Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Responsibilities: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan. Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines. Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures. Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Completes assigned goals.

Specifications: Experience: Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all MRI competencies at the end of orientation period. Education: Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT ( R) required. Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date. Training: Minimum Required Preferred/Desired. Special Skills: Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Basic computer literacy skills. Licensure: Minimum Required Preferred/Desired ARRT(R); BLS CERTIFICATION ARRT(MR) WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; NEWGRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE; STATELICENSE AS REQUIRED.

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment: Functional Demands: Sedentary Very light energy Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. level cart Light Moderate energy level Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > level 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or maxassist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday: Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Continuous

Sensory Requirements: Color Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Discrimination Accurate Accurate Moderate

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Chemical Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Temperatures Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Uneven Surfaces or Elevations Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Extreme Noise Levels Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Dust/Particular Matter Not Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Other