Senior Technologist

Arkansas Children's Hospital•Springdale, AR

25d•Onsite

About The Position

A Senior MRI Technologist is an Expert Technologist with the ability to perform quality MRI exams in a safe and timely manner, while providing excellent patient care. May serve as a Preceptor to other staff members. May act as Lead when Lead MRI Technologist is out. Arkansas Children’s is the only hospital system in the state dedicated to caring for children, which enables us to uniquely shape the landscape of pediatric care in Arkansas. Arkansas Children’s is driven by four core values—safety, teamwork, compassion and excellence—which inform every action. Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received Magnet Status from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), for nursing excellence and patient outcomes. And we are nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report for Cancer, Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Nephrology, Neurology & Neurosurgery, Pulmonology & Lung Surgery and Urology. For more than a century, Arkansas Children’s have met the unique needs of children. But we’re more than just a hospital treating sick kids—our services include two hospitals, a pediatric research institute, foundation, clinics, education and outreach, all with an unyielding commitment to making children better today and healthier tomorrow. Arkansas Children’s Little Rock campus includes a 336-bed hospital with the state’s only pediatric Level 1 Trauma Center, burn center, Level 4 neonatal intensive care and pediatric intensive care, as well as a nationally-recognized transport service. And Arkansas Children’s Northwest provides inpatient and emergency care, clinic rooms and diagnostic services to children in that corner of the state.

Requirements

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma
Direct - 6 years of experience
1 of the following license or registry is required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university
Direct - Pediatric
ARRT – MRI Specialist - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT)
MRI Technician Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Responsibilities

Is an expert MRI Technologist and may serve as a Preceptor in the skills to perform diagnostic scans as directed by Radiologists.
Is an expert, and may serve as a Preceptor, in the utilization of correct scan protocols while optimizing image quality, decreasing scan length and repeat procedures. Demonstrates knowledge of patient positioning and coil selection.
May serve as a Preceptor to properly screen patients, families, and staff with attention to pregnancy and MRI contraindications.
May serve as a Preceptor in adhering to all safety recommendations regarding MRI.
Ensures that work area is properly maintained.
May serve as a Preceptor in troubleshooting and reporting malfunctioning equipment.
Assists with service recovery, ensuring proactive communication with patients and families.
Participates in performance improvement activities. Complies with all TJC, state, federal, and local regulatory laws, standards, and protocols.
Performs other duties as assigned.