PRN MRI Technologist

Mercy Health System • Lake Geneva, WI

89d

About The Position

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon employee engagement, empowerment and growth, teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better, and an atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization. The position involves performing MRI procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. May be required to alternate shifts, weekends, holidays and call as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned site(s). Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, serving on committees and participating in projects as requested. Assist MRI Coordinator with administrative duties as needed.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited radiography or MRI program.
• 2 years' experience as an MRI Technologist.
• ARRT Radiography registration required.
• ARRT MRI registration required.
• Approved CPR or BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
• Prepares patient for procedures.
• Provides patient instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
• Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains venous access.
• Prepares and administers contrast media.
• Verifies consent/screening form. Uses appropriate scripting, barriers and identifiers. Flexes hours/shifts to meet the needs of the dept.
• Assists the physician with interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic technique and observes universal precautions.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality.
• Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display, ensuring proper identification is evident.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures.
• Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation.
• Initiates basic life support action when necessary.
• Provides practical instruction to partners and students. Completes projects requested by manager or coordinator in an agreed upon time frame.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.
• Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.
• Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.
• Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.
• Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.
• Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees