MRI Tech - Per Diem
About The Position
Beloit Health System is hiring a per diem MRI Technologist in the MRI department. The role provides patient imaging services as prescribed by a physician and produces images for physician interpretation. First- and second-shift opportunities are available, with 8-hour shifts scheduled between 6:30 a.m. and 9:00 p.m.; weekly hours vary. The position is not eligible for benefits. The technologist performs diagnostic radiographic and related imaging procedures, operates imaging equipment, selects or calculates technical factors, and applies magnetic safety principles. The role also involves supporting patients’ physical and psychological needs during procedures, assisting with contrast administration as required, documenting exams and technical factors, performing quality-control checks, maintaining confidential patient records, and contributing to departmental quality assurance, equipment, supply, clerical, and scheduling needs. The position reports to the Director of Medical Imaging and receives clinical advisement from the Radiologist.
Requirements
- Graduate of an AMA-accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
- ARRT registration in Radiology.
- Obtain MRI certification within 18 months of hire or transfer.
- Obtain CPR certification within 90 days.
- Self-motivated and able to be flexible.
- Ability to function independently and solve problems.
- Good written and oral communication skills and excellent patient interaction skills.
- Adhere to established health system and Medical Imaging department policies, rules, and regulations.
- Maintain ethical conduct and confidentiality of patients’ personal and medical information.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic radiographic services and other prescribed imaging procedures.
- Operate imaging equipment and other appropriate equipment or devices.
- Select and/or calculate technical factors.
- Apply magnetic safety principles to minimize risk to patients, self, and others.
- Evaluate radiography for technical quality.
- Provide for patients’ physical and psychological needs during procedures.
- Administer or assist with administration of contrast media as required.
- Document exams, technical factors, film usage, and quality-improvement information.
- Perform required quality-control checks.
- Maintain accurate, confidential patient records and files.
- Provide input regarding equipment and supply decisions.
- Detect and report equipment malfunctions to supervision and contact repair personnel.
- Assume responsibility for portions of the department’s quality assurance and improvement program.
- Perform clerical and scheduling functions.
- Pursue continuing education.
- Manage inventory and stock supplies.
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