MRI Technologist

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Edgewood, KY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an MRI Technologist for our Edgewood MRI department located within the Edgewood hospital. This is a Full Time position with 30 hours per week, featuring a split 1/2 shift. The MRI Technologist will independently perform all MRI procedures requested on a physician order promptly and proficiently, ensuring all safety criteria are met to provide quality diagnostic images for interpretation. The role emphasizes demonstrating respect, dignity, kindness, and empathy in all interactions with patients, families, visitors, and colleagues.

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 the 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.

Responsibilities

Performs all technical aspects of ordered MRI procedures.
Oversees and ensures patient, operator, and visitor safety throughout the procedure.
Utilizes the pressure injector in a safe and correct manner.
Monitors and maintains patient safety.
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.
Follows safety steps required to perform duties and be in compliance with medical, state, and federal safety standards.
Demonstrates 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.
Ensures proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct.
Performs other duties as assigned.