MRI Technologist

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

14d•Onsite

About The Position

Beloit Health System is looking to add an MRI Technologist to our Team! This position provides patient services using imaging modalities as prescribed by a physician. The MRI Technologist performs radiographic and other related imaging procedures, producing images for interpretation by a physician. They operate imaging equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate, select and/or calculate technical factors, and apply principles of magnetic safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others. The role involves evaluating radiography for technical quality, assuming responsibility for the physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures, and administering or assisting with the administration of contrast media as required. Ensures proper documentation of exam, technical factors, film usage, quality improvement, etc. Performs quality control checks as required, maintains accurate patient records and files with confidentiality, and provides input for equipment and supply decisions. The technologist detects, reports to supervision, and contacts repair persons for equipment malfunctions, and assumes responsibility for portions of the department's quality assurance and improvement program. Performs clerical and scheduling functions and pursues continuing education. Assumes responsibility for inventory and stocking of supplies.

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA-accredited school of Radiologic Technology
ARRT registration in Radiology
MRI certification within 18 months of hire or transfer
CPR certification within 90 days
Self-motivated and able to be flexible
Ability to function independently and to problem solve
Good written and oral communication skills and excellent patient interaction skills
Must adhere to established health system and Medical Imaging department policies, rules and regulations
Maintains ethical conduct and keeps confidential personal and medical information about patients

Responsibilities

Provides patient services using imaging modalities as prescribed by a physician.
Performs radiographic and other related imaging procedures, producing images for interpretation by a physician.
Performs diagnostic radiographic services
Operates imaging equipment and other equipment/devices as appropriate
Selects and/or calculates technical factors
Applies principles of magnetic safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others
Evaluates radiography for technical quality
Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures
Administers or assists with administration of contrast media, as required
Ensures proper documentation of exam, technical factors, film usage, quality improvement, etc.
Performs quality control checks are required
Maintains accurate patient records and files with confidentiality
Provides input for equipment and supply decisions
Detects, reports to supervision, and contacts repair person for equipment malfunctions
Assumes responsibility for portions of department quality assurance and improvement program
Performs clerical and scheduling functions
Pursues continuing education
Assumes responsibility for inventory and stocking of supplies