MRI Safety Officer Full-Time Central Region

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Bethlehem, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Safety Officer ensures that all MRI safety protocols and policies are being properly followed by other MRI technologists and staff who encounter the MRI environment. Keeps current on MRI safety guidelines. Serves as a resource for all MRI safety questions. Works with the MRI Medical Director (MRMD) and any other MRI safety personnel, on questions related to MRI safety. Performs MRI examinations on patients based on department procedures and under direction of department Section Chief and Manager.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program with advanced registry in MRI or ARMRIT registered required.
MRSO certification required within 1 year of hire.
Current CPR certification required before completion of orientation.
Must not have any metal implants or pacemaker, which would be a contraindication to work around the MRI magnet.

Nice To Haves

5 years of experience as a staff MRI technologist preferred.
MRI experience at Level I or II Trauma center preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists MRMD in educating staff and providers on MRI safety policies and procedures
Communicates to the radiologist clinical observations made during MRI examination.
Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist
Works closely with the MRMD to create, modify, and review MRI safety policies across the network
Regular audits at all MRI sites to make sure all safety protocols are being followed by all staff
Develop and provide MRI safety training to all personnel associated with the MRI environment appropriate to their role in the MR department
Provide support to Technologists and Radiologists regarding implant investigation prior to MRI procedure
Performing investigations on new and/or revised implanted devices or other risks associated with MRI safety scanning in the department
Review and develop procedures for ‘safe’ scanning of implants.
Arrange for appropriate training for Technologists for implant scanning technique and documentation consistent with our policies and procedures.
Provide safety advice on the modification of MR protocols
Develop and maintain MRI safety policies for the St Luke’s network, in accordance with the ACR MRI Manual for Safety.
Maintain compliance at all sites
Member of the MRI Safety Committee to provide review, analysis, and implementation of safety policies.
Provide recommendations on individual site surveys and reviews