MRI Technologist-Cape Fear Valley Outpatient Imaging Center-Days

Cape Fear Valley Health

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs all MRI routine procedures for the diagnostic treatment of specified diseases or conditions. This role involves performing all routine procedures designated within the MRI Section of Radiology Department, demonstrating competency and efficiency in the treatment, care of and interaction with all patients of any age to include neo-natal, newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics. The technologist is responsible for assessing and clearing the patient for MRI safety, reviewing physician orders, preparing the patient for the procedure, and answering any questions. They are also responsible for accurately beginning and ending procedures in the computer system for billing and productivity, maintaining a safe environment (including magnetic field exposure and infection control), and monitoring the quality of care for continuous improvement.

Requirements

• ARRT Registered required or Graduate from an Associate in Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), required
• Any applicant not registered as an ARRT in MRI must provide documentation of application with the ARRT to sit for the MRI registry
• Registered in MRI with the ARRT is required post one (1) year of hiring date. Failure to achieve registration post one (1) year, will result in termination of employment
• Communication skills
• Manual dexterity and visual acuity
• Knowledge of growth and development
• Knowledge of the range of treatment needed for all age groups to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Nice To Haves

• 1-2 years preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine procedures designated within the MRI Section of Radiology Department
• Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care of and interaction with all patients of any age to include neo-natal, newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
• Responsible for assessing and clearing the patient for MRI safety
• Reviews the physician order or patient chart for appropriate order, diagnosis and physicians signature
• Confirms the signed Patient MRI Interview Form
• Prepares the patient for the procedure, answers any questions or refers questions to the radiologist assigned
• Responsible for beginning and ending the procedure in the computer system to ensure proper billing for services and to maintain department productivity relative to work area
• Provides a safe environment to include but not limited to magnetic field exposure, infection control guidelines and Universal Precautions
• Maintains good guest relations with patients, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank you)
• Monitors the quality of care based on on-going monitors striving for continuous quality improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Exceptional healthcare
• Caring employees committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence
• Opportunity to improve the quality of every life touched
• Diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff working together for a better patient experience

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree