MRI Technologist

Allina Health System•Shakopee, MN

50d•$40 - $56

About The Position

At Allina Health, our Technologists play a vital role in delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. Join an organization that values your expertise and is committed to providing support so you can grow with purpose and make a difference with every scan. Key Position Details: Casual (0.0 FTE) 8- or 12- hour, day / evening / night shifts No weekends Minimum of 2 shifts per month required Job Description: Performs diagnostic radiological imaging, as defined by the location of department. These procedures would be as directed by providers or radiologist, providing timely and quality service to patients. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure. See additional job description details for modality specific information.

Requirements

Vocational or Technical Training graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology program
0 to 2 years medical imaging experience in Computerized Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Interventional Radiology (IR), or Mammography
Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required must be registered upon hire
Mammography advanced registry (M) within one year of hire, if working in that specialty area
Site specific advanced registry details as follows: ◦ Computerized Tomography (CT) ▪ New Ulm required certification within two years
Must meet at least ONE of the requirements below: ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association ◦ Current BLS certification from the American Red Cross ◦ Allina in-house BLS training (within 30 days of hire)
Medium Work: Lifting weight up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), up to 25 lbs. frequently

Responsibilities

Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines
Identifies patient with two identifiers.
Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure.
Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs.
Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area.
Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy
Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment.
Maintains work knowledge and competence.
Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images.
Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system.
Provides accurate clerical function
Uses Excellian (electronic medical record).
Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System.
Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure.
Communicates with supervisor and team
Reports problems, issues or ideas.
Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others.
Other duties as assigned.