MRI Technologist $5K Bonus

MRI/Radiologic Technologist II

Perform MRI exams while providing excellent patient care. Uphold the organization's vision, mission, and corporate values. Demonstrate understanding of and compliance with organization's policies, procedures, code of conduct and work rules.

Essential Functions:

• Performs exams and all aspects of MRI utilizing established protocols, including utilization of equipment, exam protocols, documentation in EMR, RIS and PACS, and transfers images for interpretation
• Maintains patient safety by obtaining a medical history, utilizing the MRI questionnaire, reviewing the patient's EMR, and contacting physicians for pertinent information as needed
• Proficiency in use of Ferroguard Assure metal detection system
• Utilize power injector, or hand inject as needed, for optimal contrast enhancement
• Observes patient's condition, both physical and emotional, to provide appropriate patient care pre, post, and during exam
• Completes appropriate documentation in patient's EMR and network computers
• Ensures routing of images to PACS and to Radiologists
• Performs other duties as assigned
• General Imaging
• Produce radiographic images (x-rays) to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems and complete required documentation
• Perform Bone Density scans Dexa Scan
• CT Scan
• Produce radiographic images (x-rays) to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems and complete required documentation
• Rotate on call for General Imaging and CT
• Mammography
• Perform Screening and Diagnostic exams
• Maintain tracking system and documentation:
• All Mammographic results
• Code 4 and 5 results
• Conduct quality control and assurance testing, and record findings per MQSA/FDA regulations
• Maintain hospital accreditation by participating in inspections and correcting any deficiencies:
• MQSA/FDA every year
• ACR every three years
• Update operations manual in accordance with FDA/MQSA/ACR regulations

Personal Traits:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to consistently demonstrate the organization's values: integrity, cultural sensitivity and respect for traditional values, continual learning and improving, compassion, teamwork and pride. Employees are expected to demonstrate integrity, professionalism, accountability, cooperation with and consideration of others.

Required Knowledge:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have general knowledge of typical office technologies such as computers, printers, copiers, fax machines, and typical office software.

Job Specific knowledge is listed below:

• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of MRI equipment
• Demonstrates understanding and knowledge of safety factors associated with MRI
• Perform high quality MRI exams
• Provides excellent patient care
• General Imaging
• Bone Density training preferred
• CT Scan imaging, GE preferred
• Power injectors, Medrad preferred
• Mammography imaging
• MQSA/FDA/ACR regulations

Required Skills and Abilities:

All Norton Sound Health Corporation employees are expected to have a broad range of skills and abilities centered around a strong patient focus, efficient performance, and teamwork. All employees should have patient/customer service skills, interpersonal skills and good communication skills. All employees should have the ability to manage their time and organize their work to ensure efficient performance. In addition, all employees should have the ability to follow policy, procedure and instructions, actively communicate with their supervisors to ensure understanding and manage their work accordingly. Finally, all employees should have the ability to understand and manage patient/customer confidentiality.

Job specific skills and abilities are listed below:

• Above average communication and customer service skills

Minimum Requirements

Education

Degree

Program

None required

ARRT

Experience

General (Non-supervisory)

Supervisory

Amount:

2 years of working as an MRI Technologist

0 (years)

Type:

Must have both general and supervisory experience if indicated.

Credentials

Licensure, Certification, Etc.

ARRT with MRI Certification

Basic Life Support

Physical Requirements:

• Use hands and arms to operate office or clinical equipment
• Sit more than half the workday
• Stand and/or walk less than half the workday
• Bend, stretch, twist, crouch and/or reach
• View electronic monitors for prolonged periods of time
• Use hands and arms for repetitive motion tasks
• Lift or carry unaided less than 25 pounds
• See and hear with normal acuity

Working Conditions:

• Work is conducted in a standard clinical environment to include exposure to latex, biohazard or other harmful substances
• No travel is required