MRI Technologist PRN

Technologist-MRI

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: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all MRI competencies at the end of orientation period.

Education:

Minimum Required: 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: Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure:

Minimum Required: ARRT(R); BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE; NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE; STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

Preferred/Desired: ARRT(MR)

Reporting Relationships: No

Work Environment:

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 Discrimination

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception: Moderate

Hearing

Environmental Requirements - Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements – Chemical: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Environmental Requirements - Radiation: Anticipated