MRI Technologist

Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: MRI Owensboro Healthplex | Work Hours: 7am-5pm; One Saturday per Month from 730am-12pm | Weekend Requirements: One | 1.0 FTE Job Summary Provides magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and patient care services at defined levels to patients. Job Responsibilities Position patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Apply the ALARA principle to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others. Implement patient safety standards. Prepare for and assist the physician in MRI procedures. Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. Skills and Attributes Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment. Works under direct supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Applies more advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization. Position Requirements Work Experience: No experience required. Education: Diploma, Associate's degree or higher in Science or related field required upon hire. Licensure/Certification/Registration: RT(R) – Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Radiology required upon hire. RT(MR) – Registered as a Radiological Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging required upon hire. ROC – Radiation Operator Certification in the state of Kentucky required upon hire. BLS – Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position. Organizational Responsibilities Supports Owensboro Health’s Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests. Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures. Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization. Additional Job Information This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position. Physical Demands Standing: Frequently Walking: Frequently Sitting: Occasionally Lifting 0‑25 lbs.: Rarely Lifting 25‑75 lbs.: Rarely Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 0‑25 lbs.: Rarely Carrying 25‑75 lbs.: Rarely Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely Pushing/Pulling 0‑25 lbs.: Frequently Pushing/Pulling 25‑75 lbs.: Occasionally Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Occasionally Climbing: Occasionally Bending/Stooping: Frequently Kneeling: Occasionally Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally Reaching: Frequently Talking: Frequently Hearing: Frequently Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently Running: Rarely Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure: Risk Level: Low‑Risk #J-18808-Ljbffr