MRI Technologist

DCH Health Care Authority•Tuscaloosa, AL

16d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist must have enhanced knowledge in the area of MRI, including the specific expertise and skills necessary for maintaining a safe MRI environment daily. They must understand basic anatomy, physiology, and physics as they pertain to MRI patient care. This role involves providing imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages, from neonate to geriatric, and requires thorough explanations and adequate communication with patients and families. The technologist will uphold all safety standards, follow established protocols, and prioritize customer and patient satisfaction using AIDET principles. Collaboration with other departments and personnel is essential for providing high-quality care. The role also emphasizes good stewardship of resources, adherence to MRI zone safety, knowledge of MR language and scheduling, and administration of contrast/medications according to policy. The technologist will correlate clinical history with exams, participate in MRI QC, maintain accreditation, manage inventory, and clean/maintain equipment. They may also instruct and supervise students and new employees. On-call duties may be required. A charge tech or lead tech, when assigned, will coordinate services and act as a liaison. Per Diem staff have specific holiday and work frequency requirements, as well as notice periods for resignation and potential review of their position if work requests are declined multiple times. Functions are to be performed proficiently with little or no supervision. DCH Standards include maintaining performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards, adhering to compliance requirements, and upholding DCH Behavioral Standards. Essential job functions must ensure the safety of patients, visitors, and employees, identifying and reducing unsafe practices and risks. Use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and intranet is required, along with adherence to all DCH Health System policies and procedures. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Must be efficient in the use of imaging equipment in the area of expertise, office equipment and related material essential to good patient care, imaging exams and Synapse.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Must fulfill the graduation and registration requirements as follows: Radiologic (Diagnostic/Fluoroscopy), Computed Tomography (CT), Interventional Radiology (IR), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI Technologist).
Graduate of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
Must have current registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in radiography or be registry eligible.
Registration is required within one year of graduation of a JRCERT approved school of radiologic technology.
MRI (MR) – ARRT MRI registry eligible or MR registration preferred.
Formal education or previous on-the-job training recommended.
MR Technician – Must have six months of on-the-job training to include a Medical Director approved off-site instruction course of one or two weeks, followed by a three-month probation.
Must be able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
Physical presence onsite is essential.

Nice To Haves

ARRT MRI registry eligible or MR registration preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides imaging services and transportation to patients of all ages; including neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Provides patients and families with thorough explanations and adequate communication.
Upholds all safety standards related to assigned position.
Follows the established protocols, practices and guidelines for assigned area of expertise to provide quality service.
Observes JCAHO standards.
Prioritizes customer and patient satisfaction and utilizes AIDET principles.
Works with other departments, modalities and personnel to provide above average care to patients and families.
Uses I Care principles to ensure proper patient identification, correct exam, and to improve patient communication and engagement.
Practices good stewardship with supplies, equipment and department resources to assist in maintaining the financial viability of the DCH Health System.
Practice MRI zone safety and observes all screening processes.
Knowledgeable in MR language and in scheduling of MR patients.
Administers contrast/medications to all assigned patients according to policy and procedure.
Understands clinical history, supply and exam charges.
Follows billing practices.
Correlates clinical history with the exam(s) being performed.
Participates in MRI QC and completes appropriate documentation for all MRI equipment.
Performs duties necessary to maintain accreditation.
Works with the manager/supervisor/staff to control and maintain inventory and supplies and communicates problems and supply needs as required.
Understands, utilizes and takes responsibility for the care, cleaning and maintenance of all imaging, transport and office supplies, equipment and software as required by assigned area.
Instructs and supervises student technologists and new employees as assigned.
Any job assignment requiring call during off duty hours becomes part of that duty and will be compensated as is customary for the hospital.
A charge tech or lead tech when assigned must facilitate and coordinate services for their area of assignment and serve as a contact person for radiologist, physician’s offices and other departments within the DCH System.
Keep other shifts informed of any changes in protocol, equipment issues and other functions that may impact the shift/department.
Monitor the functions of the area of expertise and/or imaging department needs as necessary.
Per Diem staff must work one holiday in a calendar year and at least once during a 90 day period.
Per Diem staff must notify the person in charge of any unavailability.
If after four requests are made with a per diem employee declining work; that employee’s per diem position will be reviewed and removed from payroll.
Per Diem staff must submit a two-week notice of resignation.
Functions proficiently in specified area with little or no supervision.
Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
All other duties as assigned.