MRI Technologist - Train Weekend Option

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Provides imaging services to patients under the supervision of a registered MRI Technologist. This full-time position is based in Radiology at Owensboro Health Regional Hospital and works 7 p.m. to 7:30 a.m. every weekend, at 0.9 FTE (72 hours per pay period).

The role assists with patient education and imaging procedures, implements patient safety standards, and prepares and supplies equipment before, during, and after procedures. It may involve preparing and administering contrast media or medications within the accepted scope of practice and applicable regulations. The technologist works under direct supervision and is expected to apply advanced skills and knowledge in the specialty, exercise critical thinking and decisive judgment, and respond appropriately in a stressful environment.

Employees are expected to support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; follow organizational policies and procedures; and act consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability. Physical demands include frequent standing, walking, lifting or carrying up to 25 pounds, pushing or pulling, bending or stooping, reaching, talking, hearing, repetitive hand and arm movements, and keyboard data entry. The listed physical demands are representative, and reasonable accommodations may be made.

Requirements

• No prior work experience is required.
• Diploma, associate's degree, or higher in science or a related field required upon hire.
• Registered Radiological Technologist in Radiology (RT(R)) required upon hire.
• Kentucky Radiation Operator Certification (ROC) required upon hire.
• Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification (BLS) required within 90 days of employment in this position.
• Registered Radiological Technologist in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (RT(MR)) required within 24 months of employment in this position.
• Critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work under direct supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.
• Ability to apply advanced skills and knowledge in the area of specialization.

Responsibilities

• Assist with educating patients about procedures, equipment, and exams to ensure their understanding and cooperation.
• Implement patient safety standards.
• Assist the physician with a variety of imaging procedures.
• Prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications when required, within the accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations.
• Set up and provide equipment and supplies before, during, and after procedures.
• Support Owensboro Health’s mission, vision, core commitments, and business interests; adhere to organizational policies and procedures; and perform work consistently with a culture of compliance, safety, and high reliability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree