Mri Technologist

Brattleboro Memorial Hospital•Brattleboro, VT

18d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of Radiology and the Medical Director, the MRI Technologist is responsible for performing duties directly involving a variety of technical procedures applying to Magnetic Resonance Imaging. This position works at a technical level under limited supervision, independently performing MRI procedures. Procedures performed require independent judgment and initiative as well as a comprehensive understanding of MRI safety. DEPT. SCOPE OF SERVICE: The Department of Radiology at Brattleboro Memorial Hospital is a consultative service that will provide services in the following categories: diagnostic radiology, nuclear medicine, ultrasound, computed tomography, interventional radiography, MRI, bone density and mammography. The department offers services 24 hours a day, seven days a week to inpatients, outpatients and emergency room patients of all ages. Whereas x-ray procedures constitute the majority of our service, we also provide related quality control (including protecting patients and staff from harmful radiation), quality assurance monitoring and evaluation, marketing and continuing education of staff and patients. Radiology is comprises of licensed technologists, certified and licensed nuclear medicine technologists, secretarial staff and licensed radiologists.

Requirements

AMA approved program of Radiologic Technology
ARRT & MRI Registered
Previous experience in MRI in a hospital setting
ARRT Registry required
MRI Registry required
Certified in CPR
Venipuncture Certification required, can be obtained within 3 months of hire.
Ability to transport patients as needed.
Ability to work within a limited space and in bright and low lighted rooms such as the darkroom.
Ability to write and file for extended periods of time.
Must be able to perform tasks with require moderately difficult manual manipulations such as using a keyboard, must be able to perform tasks which require hand-eye coordination such a data entry, copying and developing films.
Potential for exposure to electrical and radiation hazards, electromagnetic radiation as in CRT’s.
Potential for exposure to communicable disease or body fluids.
OSHA CATEGORY OSHA Category I - Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues require use of techniques of Universal Precautions as evidenced with blood borne pathogens standards.
Standing - Up to 1/3
Walking - Up to 1/3
Sitting - 2/3 or more
Talking or Hearing - 2/3 or more
Use of hands to finger, handle or feel - Up to 1/3
Pushing/Pulling - None
Stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling - None
Reaching with hands and arms - Up to 1/3
Tasting or smelling - None
Up to 10 pounds - 2/3 or more
Up to 25 pounds - 1/3 to 1/2
Up to 50 pounds - Up to 1/3
Up to 100 pounds - None
More than 100 pounds - None
Close Vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less)
Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors)
Ability to Adjust Focus (ability to adjust eye to bring an object into sharp focus)
Wet, humid conditions (non-weather) - None
Work near moving mechanical parts - Up to 1/3
Fumes or airborne particles - Up to 1/3
Toxic or caustic chemicals - Up to 1/3
Outdoor weather conditions - None
Extreme cold (non-weather) - None
Extreme heat (non-weather) - None
Risk of electrical shock - None
Work with explosives - None
Risk of radiation - None
Vibration - None
Hearing Ability to hear calls
Ability to hear instructions from physician/department staff/others