MRI Technologist, Mary and Elizabeth Hospital, Mon- Thurs 7p-5:30am

UofL Health - Louisville, KY

Louisville, KY

10,001+ employees

About the position

UofL Health is a fully integrated regional academic health system with five hospitals, four medical centers, nearly 200 physician practice locations, more than 700 providers, the Frazier Rehab Institute and Brown Cancer Center. With more than 12,000 team members-physicians, surgeons, nurses, pharmacists and other highly skilled health care professionals-UofL Health is focused on one mission: delivering patient-centered care to each and every patient each and every day.

Responsibilities

• Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.
• Maintains knowledge and awareness of high magnetic field strength safety.
• Prepares and administers contrast media in accordance with hospital policy and procedure as well as state and federal regulations.
• Obtains patient history and screening forms, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
• Maintains patient record and files.
• Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance scanner, as needed.
• Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist's expectations and protocols.
• Ensures compliance with the National Patient Safety goals.
• Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
• Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
• Uses standard precautions, including PPE, at all times.
• Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes resources efficiently.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of MR Radiologic Technology (required).
• Previous experience in MRI (preferred).
• Valid Kentucky Radiation Operator's License (strongly preferred).
• Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Possess and maintain certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) within 2 years of employment or transferring into position.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of employment (required).