MRI Technologist I or II (Days)

MRI Technologist I Or II

Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 473-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care, and operates a research institute, philanthropic foundation, and Hennepin EMS. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County. Equal Employment Opportunities: We believe equity is essential for optimal health outcomes and are committed to achieve optimal health for all by actively eliminating barriers due to racism, poverty, gender identity, and other determinants of health. We are committed to equitable care and working in an environment that celebrates, promotes, and protects diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. We are committed to bringing in individuals with new cultural perspectives to assist in creating a more equitable healthcare organization.

Department: MRI

FTE: 0.9 (72 hours per pay period)

Workdays: Monday - Friday (3 shifts)

Shift(s): Days

Shift Length: 12 hours (6:30am - 7:00pm)

Location: In-Person

Sign-On Bonus: $10,000* *Sign on bonus is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

Purpose of this position: Under the direction of the area supervisor, performs patient care and technical functions to insure proper radiologic diagnosis of patients

Responsibilities:

Performs MRI exams under the order of a licensed medical practitioner

Reviews and verifies MRI exam orders, radiologist's protocol instructions, and patient identification in accordance with hospital policy to ensure correct exam is performed on the correct patient

Assesses patient risk via patient interviews and chart review; alerts nurses and/or physicians to possible contraindications for procedure (e.g. screening for MR conditional / unsafe devices, lab work, allergies, etc.)

Investigate and obtain information from various sources (e.g. device manufacturer) for radiologist to determine whether or not patient may safely undergo MRI exam

Ensures patient is prepared and radiologist-ordered protocols for pre-medications have been completed (e.g. contrast allergy pre-medication)

Assesses patient's need for care following contrast administration; arranges renal function tests and follows up according to radiologist protocol

Provides education to patient and family members and assesses understanding

Provides for the physical and psychological needs of patients during MRI exams, including monitoring of patient's oxygen saturation levels when caring for patients with orders for "continuous" O2 sat monitoring; addresses issues according to hospital protocol; assesses patient's level of pain and notifies nurse / provider as needed

Performs venipuncture for contrast administration, evaluates patency of IV access; administers saline flush per protocol pre/post IV contrast administration

Performs Point-of-Care lab tests for evaluating renal function prior to contrast administration

Prepares and administers oral and/or IV contrast per department protocols as prescribed by a licensed practitioner

Ensures personnel caring for patient follow safety procedures (e.g. MR safety policies/procedures, infection prevention)

Documents clinical and required regulatory information in patient's electronic chart (e.g. IV documentation, signs / symptoms relevant to exam, contrast administration in MAR); performs order entry / modification / cancelation in accordance with hospital policies

Initiates response to complications and emergencies arising during exams in accordance with MR policies and procedures; requests assistance from nurses, providers, and other personnel as needed

Demonstrates extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and effects of disease processes; evaluates images, recognizes normal vs. abnormal anatomy, and notifies the appropriate Radiologist as needed

Handles and secures medications and equipment in accordance with hospital policies

Utilizes the image management system; acquires, formats, manipulates, archives images to the PACS system

Assists physicians and residents as required with MR-Guided exams/procedures using aseptic technique as needed

Assists patient with completing informed consent form, after provider has completed informed consent discussion with the patient

Implements downtime procedures (manual operations) when computer systems or equipment fails

Instructs new staff and students in MRI procedures and techniques

Performs competency evaluations for new MRI personnel

Assists with education and training of medical staff (Radiology Residents, Fellows, RPAs, etc.)

Maintains equipment and room in proper working condition and trouble-shoots malfunctioning equipment; takes appropriate action to address image quality issues; performs quality control procedures

Demonstrates and promotes a healthy work environment and good teamwork; makes suggestions for improvements; demonstrates and promotes patient and family-centered care behaviors

Assists in organizing work flow utilizing available staff and rooms

Assists performing exams identified for approved IRB research

Assists in coordinating and participates in departmental continuing education in-services

Provides peer feedback for staff performance evaluations

Performs various clerical duties and completes additional duties/projects as assigned

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Completion of a formal educational Radiologic Technology program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT

Currently certified with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Possesses MR certification (ARRT) (MRI Tech II only)

Possess MR certification (ARRT) within 36 months of start date (MRI Tech I only)

Maintains minimum CEU credits as mandated by the ARRT

Possesses current CPR certification or obtain within 6 months of employment

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:

MRI safety and operation of MR scanning systems, related anatomy / pathology

Ability to perform MR examinations, venipuncture, and contrast administration

Ability to work effectively with others and provide patients an exceptionally positive experience