MRI Tech, Variable Part-Time Evening Shift, MRI

Adventist HealthCare•Rockville, MD

66d•Onsite

About The Position

Shady Grove Medical Center seeks to hire an experienced MRI Technologist for our MRI Department who will embrace our mission to extend God’s care through the ministry of physical, mental, and spiritual healing. As an MRI Technologist, you will demonstrate proficiency in operating MRI scanners and all ancillary equipment. You will also be responsible for training new employees, performing MRI safety procedures on all patients including those with implantable devices, and understanding the principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. You will identify contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognize symptoms of IV contrast reactions. Accurately documenting MRI exams, contrast administration, and other relevant information in the EMR, PACS, HConnect, and other systems as necessary is also a key responsibility. Maximizing patient throughput and demonstrating teamwork with coworkers by managing patient load using the one MRI scanner, including the transport of patients when necessary, is expected. You will collaborate with coworkers, radiologists, referring physicians, nurses, and other departments to ensure the best patient care possible. Performing periodic QA procedures, contributing to the time management of the department by being punctual, and participating in PI projects and other duties as assigned are also part of the role.

Requirements

High school or GED
Graduate of an AMA/JRCERT Accredited school of Radiography
1 year scanning experience.
ARRT Advanced Certification in MRI
State of Maryland Radiation Technologist license
Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required

Nice To Haves

Three years’ experience in MRI preferred
IV Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Demonstrates proficiency in operating MRI scanners and all ancillary equipment.
Must be able to train all new employees in their use.
Properly identify and perform MRI safety procedures on all patients including those with implantable devices.
Understand principles and dangers involved in the administration of oral and intravenous contrast. Identifies contraindications to IV contrast administration and recognizes symptoms of IV contrast reactions.
Accurately documents MRI exams, contrast administration and other relevant information in the EMR, PACS, HConnect and other systems as necessary.
Maximize patient throughput and demonstrates teamwork with coworkers by managing patient load using the one MRI scanner including the transport of patients when necessary.
Collaborate with coworkers, radiologists, referring physicians, nurses, other departments to ensure best patient care possible.
Perform periodic QA procedures as necessary.
Contribute to the time management of the department by being punctual to work and on assignments according to hospital standards.
Participate in PI projects and other duties as assigned.