MRI Technologist

Description

$10,000 sign on bonus with a 2-year commitment!

Job Summary:

Performs computed tomography and magnetic resonance procedures, reducing images for the interpretation by or at the request of a licensed practitioner. Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Provides appropriate patient care and recognizes patient conditions essential for successful completion of the procedure.

Job Responsibilities:

Provides education, explains procedures, to house staff, patients, visitors and coworkers and students

applying age specific skills where appropriate.

• Assumes responsibility for assigned area in accordance with scope of practice and acceptable outcomes.

Follows Medical imaging policies and procedures and state and federal regulation and guidelines related to

diagnostic radiography.

• Performs daily maintenance tasks on crash cart, defibrillator, documents med. Refrigerator temperatures,

stocks, and inventories department.

• Performs patient assessment by visually assessing patient. Assesses by chart review and can recognize any

changes and alerts nursing/physician personnel.

• Performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures following administrative, nursing, and medical imaging

policies and procedures with emphasis on consistent delivery of care in a compassionate and respectable

manner to patients and significant others during all interactions. Directs patient to proper position for scan

procedure, utilizes correct demographics and protocols, initiates scan utilizing correct parameters, reviews

images of patient following department protocols and sends images to PACS.

• Provides accurate documentation as needed in daily activities, logs daily patient data, and completes EDE's

in timely manner.

• Performs equipment quality control tests and reports deficiencies according to department procedures,

performs daily Q.C. on system, and records findings and reports deficiencies.

• Meets customer service expectations.

• Practice's radiation protection for the benefit of self, co-workers and public. Question's females of child

bearing age as to LMP and possible pregnancy and shields patients when applicable.

• Ensures that adequate screening of patients for magnetic materials is accomplished.

• Works with, supervises, and educates students during procedures. Understands the clinical competency

system and performs clinical competencies as needed. Understands requirements for student supervision,

completes student evaluation, oversees repeat images, maintains current knowledge of program policies,

procedures, student progress and supports the educational process.

• Transfers medication and supplies in an accurate and sage manner.

Requirements:

Education: Required: High School Diploma, Graduate of accredited Radiography program

Certification/Licensure: Required: ARRT


Preferred: CT Certification - ARRT or NMTCB, MRI

Certification Required: CPR upon hire

Equal Opportunity Statement
Tenor Health Foundation is an equal opportunity employer committed to maintaining a
respectful, inclusive, and mission-driven workplace. Employment decisions are based on
qualifications, merit, business needs, and applicable law.