MRI Technologist

Overview 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 Description Minimum Required Preferred/Desired 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all MRI competencies at the end of orientation period. Education Description 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 Special Skills Basic computer literacy skills. Licensure ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION ARRT(MR) WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED Reporting Relationships Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager. Reporting Relationships No Work Environment Functional Demands Label Short Description Full Description Sedentary Very light energy Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. level cart Light Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Moderate energy level Medium Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) High energy level 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 max assist 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 - Taste or smell 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr