PRN Registered Technologist-MRI

Raleigh Radiology LLC•Clayton, NC

About The Position

INTRODUCTION A. This position is within various Raleigh Radiology facilities and free-standing outpatient imaging centers located in Wake and Johnston counties in N.C. and surrounding areas. B. The primary function of the registered MRI technologist at Raleigh Radiology is to provide MR studies to outpatients. C. The technologist is responsible for the coordination of patient care. He/she follows established protocols, policies, procedures, and specific instructions. D. The technologist must be ARRT (MR) registered. E. This position reports to the MRI Supervisor and/or the Senior Manager of Clinical Operations. F. The technologist works under the direction of the radiologist, which may include on-site or remote supervision. Looking to hire daytime, evening, and weekend shifts II. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 1) General Diagnostic Duties 50% a) Maintains standards of professional care and maintains patient confidentiality. b) Implements policies and procedures of Raleigh Radiology. c) Performs ordered procedures in a safe, efficient, and professional manner to include all required protocols. d) Assesses patient’s condition (physical and psychosocial); prioritizes needs, sets goals, and responds appropriately to meet those needs, which includes discharge teaching. e) Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions to care rendered. f) Administers contrast to assigned patients. g) Assists with specific tests and procedures as needed. h) Participates in economical utilization of supplies. i) Assures that equipment is always maintained and available for use. j) Assists co-workers and physicians in giving care to patients. k) Establishes and maintains open communication. l) Utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals. m) Assists with / or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences in patients. n) Maintains a clean, safe, and well-maintained supplied environment for patients and staff. o) On a regular, sustained basis, cooperates with other staff members both inside and outside the department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness, and respect; conducts oneself in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees. p) Performs other duties and accepts responsibility, as assigned. 2) Patient Care Activities 35% a) Obtains initial history and assessment. b) Completes and documents history sheets. c) Engages with patients to ensure a positive patient experience. d) Performs assessment that may include: i) Vital signs, lab value interpretation ii) History of recent complaint (reason for procedure) iii) Brief pertinent medical history iv) Complete list of medications and dosages, if necessary v) Allergies vi) Other pertinent assessment facts such as LMP, medical history, weight, etc. vii) Performs IStat Creatinine labs on applicable patients. e) Observe and assess patients on an ongoing basis throughout the patient visit to Raleigh Radiology. i) Assesses the patient’s physical and psychological state as well as his or her responses to the procedure. ii) Assesses and reflects the condition of the patient accurately. iii) Assesses (when appropriate) neuro checks, breath sounds, etc, as instructed by the supervising Radiologist or referring MD, either on-site or remote supervision. Notifies the appropriate entity when an emergency arises. iv) Starts emergency procedures up to and including BLS. v) Documents assessments/changes in condition in EIS. vi) Assesses and documents patient knowledge and understanding of the procedure and aftercare, when appropriate to the procedure being performed. (1) Documents in EIS that teaching or after-care instructions are provided. (2) Documents when referring to MD is contacted in EIS and/or Clario and provides written instructions to the patient to assure follow-through. (3) Follow up in an appropriate time frame on the condition of patients who suffer adverse reactions. (4) Documents appropriate information on forms used by Raleigh Radiology. f) Provides accurate information regarding patient history to the Radiologist for him/her to interpret images with accuracy and proper history. i) Be concise and accurately reflect physiological facts regarding each patient. ii) Relay reports immediately upon completion of the procedure when instructed to do so (Quick Read/Call Report) iii) Initiate communication directly with peers or other appropriate personnel relative to providing continuous quality patient care. 3) Safety/Infection Control 10% a) Adheres to safety/infection control policies and procedures. b) Reports unsafe equipment and assures follow-up. c) Assesses patients and plans appropriately for safety/infection control. d) Assures that all equipment necessary for the provision of care is readily available and in working order. e) Reports incidents and unusual occurrences according to department policies. f) Wear protective aprons, eyewear, masks, gloves, and radiation monitoring devices, as required for each procedure. 4) Other Duties 5% a) Uses the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care. b) Maintains the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee/patient information. c) Performs other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to scheduling and registration of patients. 100%

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or commiserate experience with ARRT registration.
AHA BLS certification is required or must be obtained within the first 90 days of employment. Continuous AHA BLS certification is required.
Registered as a Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, RT(R)(ARRT), at time of hire.
Basic patient care skills, including first aid and BLS.
Excellent technical skills in MR are required.
Ability to work independently, make sound decisions based on patient condition, and ability to follow directions.
Flexibility, dependability, and professionalism are required.
Must be able to read without strain printed material the size of typewriter characters, glasses permitted, and the ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid, or the ability to compensate satisfactorily

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a busy office or hospital is preferred.
Registered in MRI with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, RT(R)(MR)(ARRT) preferred upon hire.

Responsibilities

Maintains standards of professional care and maintains patient confidentiality.
Implements policies and procedures of Raleigh Radiology.
Performs ordered procedures in a safe, efficient, and professional manner to include all required protocols.
Assesses patient’s condition (physical and psychosocial); prioritizes needs, sets goals, and responds appropriately to meet those needs, which includes discharge teaching.
Reports and records pertinent observations and reactions to care rendered.
Administers contrast to assigned patients.
Assists with specific tests and procedures as needed.
Participates in economical utilization of supplies.
Assures that equipment is always maintained and available for use.
Assists co-workers and physicians in giving care to patients.
Establishes and maintains open communication.
Utilizes teaching opportunities with patients and other significant individuals.
Assists with / or institutes emergency measures for sudden adverse occurrences in patients.
Maintains a clean, safe, and well-maintained supplied environment for patients and staff.
Cooperates with other staff members both inside and outside the department in accomplishment of own job duties as well as assisting others in accomplishing theirs; serves as a team player and role model for other employees in the organization, always exhibiting traits of courtesy, caring, helpfulness, and respect; conducts oneself in a service-oriented manner that is attentive, pleasant, cooperative, sensitive, respectful and kind when dealing with team members, visitors, public and all employees.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility, as assigned.
Obtains initial history and assessment.
Completes and documents history sheets.
Engages with patients to ensure a positive patient experience.
Performs assessment that may include: Vital signs, lab value interpretation History of recent complaint (reason for procedure) Brief pertinent medical history Complete list of medications and dosages, if necessary Allergies Other pertinent assessment facts such as LMP, medical history, weight, etc. Performs IStat Creatinine labs on applicable patients.
Observe and assess patients on an ongoing basis throughout the patient visit to Raleigh Radiology.
Assesses the patient’s physical and psychological state as well as his or her responses to the procedure.
Assesses and reflects the condition of the patient accurately.
Assesses (when appropriate) neuro checks, breath sounds, etc, as instructed by the supervising Radiologist or referring MD, either on-site or remote supervision. Notifies the appropriate entity when an emergency arises.
Starts emergency procedures up to and including BLS.
Documents assessments/changes in condition in EIS.
Assesses and documents patient knowledge and understanding of the procedure and aftercare, when appropriate to the procedure being performed.
Provides accurate information regarding patient history to the Radiologist for him/her to interpret images with accuracy and proper history.
Adheres to safety/infection control policies and procedures.
Reports unsafe equipment and assures follow-up.
Assesses patients and plans appropriately for safety/infection control.
Assures that all equipment necessary for the provision of care is readily available and in working order.
Reports incidents and unusual occurrences according to department policies.
Wear protective aprons, eyewear, masks, gloves, and radiation monitoring devices, as required for each procedure.
Uses the principles of growth and development to assess each patient’s age-specific needs and provide age-specific treatment and care.
Maintains the strictest confidentiality of all facility and facility-related employee/patient information.
Performs other duties as assigned, which may include but are not limited to scheduling and registration of patients.