MRI Technologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an MRI Technologist for our Edgewood Radiology department located within the Edgewood hospital. Shift/Hours: Full Time 30 Hours, 2nd Shift MRI Technologist will independently perform all MRI procedures requested on a physician order. The procedure will be performed promptly and proficiently. The MRI Technologist will ensure all safety criteria are met. The end purpose is to provide quality diagnostic images for interpretation. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

Current CPR certification
Graduate of an approved accredited program in either Radiologic Technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Registered by the ARRT (MR) or the American Registry of MRI Technologists (ARMRIT) OR Complete ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT (MR) within 27 months of job assignment.
Complete MR competency checklist within first 90 days of job assignment.
Complete ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT (MR) certification within 2 years of competency checklist completion.
Effective communication skills
Proven competency to inject intravenous contrast agents.
Advanced knowledge of cross section anatomy.
Adequate clinical experience from an approved program.

Nice To Haves

State Licensure is NOT required by the state of Kentucky or Indiana because this job is a non-radiation producing position.

Responsibilities

Performs all technical aspects of ordered MRI procedures.
This service provides diagnostic images for interpretation by the Radiologists.
Oversees and ensures patient, operator, and visitor safety throughout the procedure.
Utilizes the pressure injector in a safe and correct manner.
Patient safety must be monitored and maintained by the technologist.
Completes all proper consent forms prior to administration of contrast.
Documents any current or previous reactions.
Maintains room and equipment cleanliness per standards of infection control guidelines.
Orders supplies pertinent to the performance of MRI procedures.
Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPPA guidelines.
Follow the safety steps required to perform their duties and be in compliance with medical, state and federal safety standards.
They must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriately.
Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO or other agencies.
Ensure proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct.
Performs other duties as assigned.