MRI Technologist I

WVU Medicine

1d

About The Position

Performs MRI procedures which are complex and elaborate to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.

Requirements

• Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided: MD: No state license is required OH: No state license is required PA: No state license is required WV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License OR Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.
• Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or MRI.
• Certification in MRI through ARRT within 12 months of hire OR MRI certification through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) due upon hire.
• Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.
• State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.
• Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues, organization skills, communication skills, computer skills, multi-tasking.
• Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time.

Nice To Haves

• MRI certification through Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARMRIT upon hire.
• Radiography certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients
• Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties.
• Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer.
• Assists physician during specialty exam.
• Process exams and make available on PACS.
• Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
• Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff.
• Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans.
• Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient.
• Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator.
• Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods.
• Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities.
• Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care.
• Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees.
• Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed