MRI Technologist (7a-530p; Th/F)

HHC•Indianapolis, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Radiologic Technologist II MRI Specialist performs standard MRI procedures on designated sections of the body as required by physician orders. This position reports to the Radiology Supervisor. Eskenazi Health serves as the public hospital division of the Health & Hospital Corporation of Marion County. Physicians provide a comprehensive range of primary and specialty care services at the 333-bed hospital and outpatient facilities both on and off of the Eskenazi Health downtown campus including at a network of Eskenazi Health Center sites located throughout Indianapolis. Accredited by The Joint Commission and named as one of Indiana’s best employers by Forbes magazine for two consecutive years and the top hospital in the state for community benefit by the Lown Institute, Eskenazi Health’s programs have received national recognition while also offering new health care opportunities to the local community. As the sponsoring hospital for Indianapolis Emergency Medical Services, the city’s primary EMS provider, Eskenazi Health is also home to the first adult Level I trauma center in Indiana, the first verified adult burn center in Indiana and Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, the first community mental health center in Indiana, just to name a few.

Requirements

Minimum of one (1) year previous working experience in radiologic technology with emphasis on MRI.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge acquired through graduation from a Radiologic Technology Program.
Must be ARRT (MR) or AMRIT certified which includes compliance with Professional CEU requirements.
Licensed with the State of Indiana as a Radiologic Technologist.
Maintains and shows proof of current CPR Certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree with a MRI major strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs standard MRI procedures on designated sections of the body as required by physician orders
Selects proper exam factors/protocols for each MRI procedure
Positions and instructs patients; utilizes protective shielding, immobilization, and supportive devices as required
Assumes responsibility for the care and safety of the patients undergoing MRI procedures
Transfers images from file to file/archiving system
Primary imaging performed electronically on PACs
Performs routinely required paperwork, scheduling, assists Radiologists/managers as needed
Restores images from PAC system
Responsible for the operations of the MRI injector and properly sets equipment
Starts an IV and administers IV /oral contrast media
Alters activities to reflect/ensure adequate care appropriate to the age of patients served (i.e., adolescent, geriatric, pediatric, neonatal, adult) as described in the area/unit age-specific and/or job specific competencies
Trains and precepts students and/or new employees
Must remain in compliance with all American College of Radiology, Indiana State Department of Health and The Joint Commission education, license and certification requirements.