MRI Technologist PRN - Atrium Health Cabarrus

Advocate Health•Concord, NC

19h

About The Position

The MRI Technologist examines imaging requests and verifies patient orders, consulting with a Radiologist or contacting the ordering provider when clarification is needed. The technologist identifies patients using two identifiers, explains procedures, prepares patients, obtains and documents medical histories, and correlates relevant clinical history, test results, and laboratory data with the examination. The role is responsible for each examination from its start through completion of dictated results. Duties include performing MRI scans, preparing and administering IV contrast according to departmental protocols, evaluating image quality, recognizing abnormal anatomy, and producing additional images or measurements as instructed. The technologist may assist physicians or PAs during invasive procedures and assists other medical personnel, including anesthesia, during MRI-related services. The position includes patient care responsibilities, such as responding to changes in condition, initiating life-support measures when necessary, and assisting with code blue procedures. The technologist follows MRI, radiation, sterile technique, infection control, bloodborne pathogen, fire, and general safety procedures; reports equipment malfunctions; operates the radiology computer system; documents contrast in the MAR; and maintains a clean, orderly, stocked work area.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA-approved program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology, or active enrollment in an ARMRIT- or ARRT-registry-eligible program.
ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology, or ARRT or NMTCB certification in Nuclear Medicine, with an advanced MRI registry from ARMRIT or ARRT required within one year of hire.
BLS certification required.
Ability to perform duties involving moderate to heavy physical effort, including lifting and moving patients, equipment, and supplies.

Responsibilities

Examine requests and verify orders for assigned patients; refer questions to the Radiologist and contact the ordering provider about discrepancies.
Identify patients using two identifiers, assist them, explain procedures, prepare them, and document information on appropriate worksheets.
Interview patients and review electronic medical records to obtain and record pertinent clinical history; correlate test results and laboratory data with the examination.
Assume responsibility for each examination from its beginning through completion of dictated results.
Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols and record contrast type and amount when requested.
Evaluate image quality, consult with a Radiologist when needed, recognize abnormal anatomy, and process additional or reconstructed images and measurements as instructed.
Perform basic patient care, notify nursing personnel of changes in patient condition, initiate life-support measures when necessary, and assist with code blue procedures.
Perform MRI scans and assist physicians or PAs during invasive procedures, using appropriate sterile technique and following infection-control policies.
Obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
Follow radiation safety standards and protect staff, patients, and family members from exposure.
Report malfunctioning equipment to department leadership and clinical engineering or the radiology engineer.
Maintain knowledge and skills for working safely around bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease; follow hospital fire and safety procedures and complete required classes and modules.
Operate the radiology computer system to enter orders and charge procedures and supplies; document contrast administration in the MAR.
Keep the assigned work area neat, clean, and stocked.
Assist other medical personnel, including anesthesia, during exams or services performed in conjunction with MRI scans.
Maintain knowledge of MRI safety requirements for staff and patients in and around magnetic fields.

Benefits

Paid Time Off programs
Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability benefits
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
Competitive compensation
Premium pay such as shift and on-call pay, based on teammate status
Incentive pay for select positions
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance