MRI Technologist - FT (Overnight) - Warren Campus

St. Luke’s University Health Network•Phillipsburg, NJ

17d

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI examinations according to department procedures and under the direction of the department Section Chief and Manager. The role supports technical continuity of care, communicates clinical observations and documented patient history to radiologists, and provides patients with education about their examinations. The technologist is responsible for image quality and accurate patient and medical-record information sent to PACS, while following patient-safety and downtime procedures. The position also supports Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement activities, maintains professional development through in-services or continuing education, and contributes to the department's patient-experience goals. The employee should provide each patient with education and a personalized business card, and offer or send an apology card when expectations are not met.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT-recognized education program, or be ARRT- or ARMRIT-registered, or be eligible for ARRT or ARMRIT registry.
Obtain an advanced MRI registry within one year of hire.
Current BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
Must not have metal implants or a pacemaker that would contraindicate working around the MRI magnet.
Ability to perform venipuncture for patients requiring contrast administration.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a staff technologist preferred.
One year of experience as an MRI technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI examinations according to department procedures and under the direction of the department Section Chief and Manager.
Ensure technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies.
Communicate clinical observations made during MRI examinations to radiologists and present the documented clinical history.
Perform venipuncture for patients requiring contrast administration during MRI studies.
Use the RIS/HIS modules relevant to the role.
Assist with gathering and recording data and serve as a committee member for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
Follow downtime procedures to maintain continuity of patient care and ensure appropriate information is available.
Participate in in-services and continuing education to maintain professional development.
Provide patients with educational information about their examinations.
Ensure the quality of digital images sent to PACS; verify the correct patient is selected from the worklist and confirm medical-record information before sending it.
Review the patient safety checklist before each study.
Support the department's Press Ganey goal by providing patient education and a personalized business card to every patient, and sending or giving apology cards when patient expectations are not met.