MRI Tech Southpointe Part Time

WVU Medicine

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs complex and elaborate MRI procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing injury and disease, and performs duties within the scope of an MRI Technologist - Level I. This part-time position is based at the Southpointe MRI facility in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, and is scheduled for 24 hours per week. The technologist prepares patients for exams, performs exams in specialty areas, maintains knowledge of relevant procedures and MRI safety requirements, assists physicians, processes exams for availability on PACS, and completes patient paperwork. The role also includes promoting patient and staff safety, contributing to team care and staff education, participating in professional development and committees, and supporting research and quality customer service. For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements, annual related education is required. The position requires current credentials appropriate to the state where services are provided. In West Virginia, an MRI license is required; no state license is required in Maryland, Ohio, or Pennsylvania. Candidates must be registered in MRI through ARRT or certified in MRI through ARMRIT, obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire, and have one year of MRI technologist experience (apprentice experience does not count).

Requirements

One year of experience as an MRI Technologist; apprentice experience does not count.
Current registration in MRI through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or MRI certification through the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Current licensure as required by the state board where services are provided; no state license is required in Maryland, Ohio, or Pennsylvania, while a West Virginia MRI license is required for services in West Virginia.
Complete required state criminal background check and federal background check if applicable for regulated areas.
Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety issues.
Organizational, communication, and computer skills; ability to multitask.
Ability to prioritize and handle a variety of situations.

Responsibilities

Prepare and explain exams to patients.
Perform exams related to specialty areas.
Maintain current knowledge of specialty-area procedures to perform assigned duties.
Maintain magnetic field safety requirements specified by the manufacturer.
Assist physicians during specialty exams.
Process exams and make them available on PACS.
Demonstrate appropriate safety practices for patients, families, and self.
Delegate and evaluate care delivered by peers, other healthcare team members, and ancillary staff.
Participate in self-evaluation and develop a professional-development plan based on personal and unit goals and strategic plans.
Complete all patient-related paperwork after exams.
Participate in educating and overseeing orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, or designated education coordinator.
Participate on selected committees to exchange information and contribute to problem solving.
Develop and maintain knowledge by attending formal and informal educational activities.
Assist in identifying research problems, collecting data for research projects, and applying current concepts to patient care.
Provide quality customer service in keeping with Service Excellence Standards.
Complete annual education related to specialty accreditation requirements at facilities where applicable.