MRI Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Beloit Health System is looking to add an MRI Technologist to our Team

• Shift: 1st & 2nd shift combination

• Schedule : 6:30 am - 9:00 pm (8-hour shifts within this timeframe)

• Hours per week: 24

• Benefits Status : Eligible

• Departmen t: MRI

Provides patient services using imaging modalities as prescribed by a physician. Performs radiographic and other related imaging procedures, producing images for interpretation by a physician. Applies principles of magnetic safety. Evaluates radiographic images for technical quality. Exercises professional judgement in the performance of procedures. Provides patient care essential to radiographic procedures.

• Performs diagnostic radiographic service
• Greets customers in a friendly, but professional manner
• Ensures proper patient identification
• Operates imaging equipment
• Operates other equipment/devices as appropriate
• Positions and immobilizes patient as necessary
• Selects and/or calculates technical factors
• Applies principles of magnetic safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others
• Evaluates radiography for technical quality
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures
• Practices aseptic technique as necessary
• Administers or assists with administration of contrast media, as required
• Initiates basic life support procedures for patients if necessary
• Ensures proper documentation of exam, technical factors, film usage, quality improvement, etc.
• Performs quality control checks are required
• Participates in the "on-call" program
• Maintains accurate patient records and files with confidentiality
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area ensuring the work area is neat, orderly, and stocked
• Assumes responsibility for portions of department QA/QC program
• Supervises, assists, instructs, and communicates effectively with radiology students
• Assists in aspects of patient care including transportation, film, EMR and PACs functions
• Provides input for equipment and supply decisions
• Detects, reports to supervision, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions Assumes responsibility for portions of department quality assurance and improvement program

Job Requirements

• Graduate of an AMA-accredited school of Radiologic Technology
• ARRT registration in Radiology and MRI certification within 18 months of hire or transfer
• CPR certification
• Maintains 12 ECE hours per year or 24 every 2 years as required by ARRT.
• Employee possesses the training, knowledge, and skills necessary to perform one or more Of the following activities (evaluation, treatment, and/or patient care) for patients in one or more of the following age groups: neonatal, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric.
• Reporting Relationship: Director of Medical Imaging, Clinical advisement is received from the Radiologist

BEHAVIOR AND ATTITUDE

The mission of Beloit Health System, Inc. is to be the leader in regional health and wellness services that delivers high quality value and satisfaction to our patients and communities we serve.

Beloit Health System requires the employee to maintain integrity as a fully engaged employee. Each employee will perform in a manner which ensures delivery of the highest quality of medical services and patient satisfaction. Respect and consideration given to the dignity of each patient, visitor, and fellow employee is a requisite of successful job performance

The above statements are intended to describe the essential functions and related requirements of personas assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements