MRI RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGIST (Hiring Immediately)

Sign-On Bonus Available

Relocation Assistance Available

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials

Minimum Offer

$ 33.07 / hr.

Maximum Offer

$ 51.23 / hr.

Compensation Disclaimer

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Department : Radiology - MRI

FTE : 0.90

Full Time

Shift : Nights

Position Summary :

Provide patient services and perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging by following assigned protocols for a variety and complexity of exams that include, but are not limited to, Neuro, Musculoskeletal, and Body Imaging. Deliver quality service and positive interaction to colleagues and customers and ensure adherence to all Hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.

Detailed responsibilities :

• EQUIPMENT - Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
• QUALITY CONTROL - Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies; provide corrective action to improve quality
• PATIENT CARE - Position and immobilize patients
• IMAGING - Assist physician with imaging process; follow Radiology Department protocols
• SAFETY - Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
• PAPERWORK - Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
• OBSERVATION - Observe patient and equipment during procedures; document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
• PATIENT CARE - Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• CONTRAST MEDIA - Prepare and administer contrast media / agents
• QUALITY CONTROL - Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
• CLINICAL EDUCATION - Instruct specific units of didactic and / or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
• SUPPLIES - Clean assigned area; maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
• PATIENT ASSISTANCE - Assist in reception area, scheduling office and / or film library; aid patients and transport them, as necessary
• FLOAT - May be required to float to another work assignment / area
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report / correct environmental conditions and / or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and / or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem right
• MEDICATION Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures

Qualifications

Education : Essential :

Education specialization :

Essential :

Experience : Essential :

Nonessential :

Cross sectional anatomy course completed 1 year directly related experience

Credentials : Essential :

Physical Conditions :

Heavy Work : Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working conditions : Essential :

Department : Clinical Care