MRI Technologist

West Virginia University Health System - Princeton, WV

Part-time - Entry Level

Princeton, WV

Social Assistance

About the position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures which are complex and elaborate to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients
• Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties
• Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer
• Assists physician during specialty exam
• Processes exams and makes available on PACS
• Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
• Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff
• Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans
• Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient
• Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator
• Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods
• Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities
• Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care
• Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Certification through ARRT or ARMRIT in MRI within 1 year of hire
• West Virginia State Licensure as MRI Technologist or MRI Apprentice, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire
• One (1) year experience in MRI

Nice-to-haves

• ARRT Certification in Radiography