MRI Weekend Technologist Day Shift

St Luke's University Health Network • Easton, PA

74d

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The position involves performing MRI examinations on patients based on department procedures and under the direction of the department Section Chief and Manager. The role requires a significant degree of judgment in the performance of assigned duties.

Requirements

• Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT or ARMRIT registered, or ARRT or ARMRIT registry eligible.
• Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.
• 2 years experience as a staff technologist preferred.
• 1-year experience as an MRI technologist preferred.
• History of computer usage experience required.
• Current CPR certification required before completion of orientation.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies.
• Communicates to radiologists clinical observations made during MRI examination.
• Demonstrates competency in venipuncture skill for patients requiring contrast administration during MRI studies.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering, recording data and serving as committee member for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in inservices and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS.
• Reviews patient safety checklist prior to patient's study.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal.
• Maintains confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient and environmental safety.
• Demonstrates/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers.
• Demonstrates Performance Improvement in Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety.
• Demonstrates financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources.
• Complies with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code.
• Demonstrates competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated.
• Assures that the quality control is completed on equipment.
• Assists with some secretarial duties and documentation required pertaining to MRI services.
• Maintains necessary inventory of supplies needed to perform MRI exams.
• Assists in lifting and transporting patients.
• Care for patient's needs while in the department.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees