MRI Technologist PRN

Hancock Regional Hospital•Greenfield, IN

48d

About The Position

Performs/monitors MRI procedures per written protocol as requested by physician's order, unless modified by Radiologist's/RA preference. Adheres to established organizational and departmental Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, quality assessment, and safety. Assists Radiologists, RA's and other providers. Ability to interact with patients of all ages i.e., neonatal, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric as required by department patient population. Must possess problem solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, AIDET and Patient First characteristics. Assists in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility. Available for on-call and call-back responsibilities, as required. Assists lead technologists in making recommendations for cost containment and quality improvement. Knowledge of ordering and maintaining supplies from vendors and CSR. Thoroughly screen, position, instruct and explain the procedure to the patient including follow up assessment. Capable of selecting proper factors, exposures, sequences for equipment. Produce high quality diagnostic images for proper interpretation by Radiologists / RA, including patient detailed history per department protocol. Properly charge exams in the ITS system. Ability to assist with taken, logged, billed and completed logs. Performs other duties as assigned, team atmosphere, willing to assist in all areas. Student supervision and evaluation. Performs quality assurance testing and maintains clean working environment. Sterile technique as required. Assist with sedations as required. Assist with invasive procedures as required.

Requirements

Age Specific Training - Ability to interact with patients of all ages.
Rad Safety Policy Review
Customer Service - follows AIDET
Possess knowledge of MRI equipment and pre-exam screening requirement within 3 months of hire date.
Computer literate and ability to understand PACS, CR/DR, HIS/RIS System.
Demonstrated organization and time management skills.
Possess knowledge of cross section anatomy.
Ability to critique images against measurable criteria as established by Radiology Department Standard Operating Procedures.
Does not require direct supervision for technical detail, capable of independent judgment.
IV insertion competency if applicable
Ability to administer IV /oral contrast as directed by Radiologist if applicable.
American Reg of Rad Techs (ARRT)
Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
MRI
Rad Tech (RT)
Must be a registered Radiologic Technologist (registry eligible) in good standing with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Must hold a current valid license with the State of Indiana as a Diagnostic X-Ray Machine Operator.
Must be CPR certified, (within 3 months of initial hire date).
Must hold a current valid Indiana State Driver's License.
Mandatory Annual Continuing Education: Customer Service, Fire and Safety, Confidentiality-HIPAA, Infection Control, Corporate Compliance. Annual Unit Specific Competencies, and all education required by regulatory, accreditation bodies and/or Hancock Regional Hospital.

Nice To Haves

MRI Registry (ARRT) preferred when eligible.

Responsibilities

Performs/monitors MRI procedures per written protocol
Adheres to established organizational and departmental Policies, Standard Operating Procedures, quality assessment, and safety.
Assists Radiologists, RA's and other providers.
Ability to interact with patients of all ages
Must possess problem solving abilities, excellent customer service skills, AIDET and Patient First characteristics.
Assists in maintaining a safe working environment throughout the facility.
Available for on-call and call-back responsibilities, as required.
Assists lead technologists in making recommendations for cost containment and quality improvement.
Knowledge of ordering and maintaining supplies from vendors and CSR.
Thoroughly screen, position, instruct and explain the procedure to the patient including follow up assessment.
Capable of selecting proper factors, exposures, sequences for equipment.
Produce high quality diagnostic images for proper interpretation by Radiologists / RA, including patient detailed history per department protocol.
Properly charge exams in the ITS system.
Ability to assist with taken, logged, billed and completed logs.
Performs other duties as assigned, team atmosphere, willing to assist in all areas.
Student supervision and evaluation.
Performs quality assurance testing and maintains clean working environment.
Sterile technique as required.
Assist with sedations as required.
Assist with invasive procedures as required.