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MRI Tech-Certified, Part-Time, Days

Part-time

Prisma Health

Easley, SCPart-timeNo compensation foundPosted 3mo agoChecked 1w ago

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At a glance

Compensation
No compensation found
Location
Easley, SC
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

ARRT Registered In Radiology & MRIARMRIT-American Registry Of MRI CertificationBLS

Job overview

Prisma Health is hiring a MRI Tech-Certified, Part-Time, Days. The MRI Tech is responsible for the independent operation of MRI equipment, ensuring high-quality images and optimal patient care across all age groups. This role involves screening patients and staff for magnet safety, preparing the scan room, administering contrast materials, and performing computer functions pertinent to the job.

Key focus areas include Perform all procedures proficiently and strive to maintain high quality., Identify patients using two patient identifiers., and Communicate with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and clinical history..

Successful candidates bring Certification Program Graduate Of Accredited Radiologic Technology Program and ARRT Registered In Radiology & MRI Or ARRT Registered In MRI Or ARMRIT-American Registry Of MRI Certification Or BLS. Important skills include Independent Operation Of MRI Equipment, Achieving High-Quality Images, Maintaining Optimal Level Of Patient Care, Screening Patients And Staff, Magnet Safety, and Proper Positioning. Preferred (not required): Clinical Instruction, Preparing Staff Schedules, and Coordinating Daily Workflow.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Independent Operation of MRI EquipmentAchieving High-Quality ImagesMaintaining Optimal Level of Patient CareScreening Patients and StaffMagnet SafetyProper PositioningChoosing Appropriate CoilsThorough Knowledge of Scanning ProtocolsIdentifying Patients Using Two IdentifiersCommunicating With Patient and Medical StaffObtaining Proper HistoryInforming Patients and Families of DelaysPreparing Scan RoomDiscarding SharpsMaintaining Supplies and LinenPreparing and Administering Contrast MaterialsImplementing Emergency ProceduresPerforming Department and Hospital Related Computer FunctionsEntering and Recording Data Accurately and PromptlyPerforming Quality Control TasksProficient Computer SkillsData Entry SkillsMathematical SkillsClinical InstructionPreparing Staff SchedulesCoordinating Daily Workflow

Qualifications

Certification ProgramGraduate of Accredited Radiologic Technology ProgramARRT Registered in Radiology & MRIARMRIT-American Registry of MRI CertificationBLS

Full job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages. Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety.

Essential Functions

  • All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

  • Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality. This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols. Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and then taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after the completion of the exam.

  • Identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Communicates with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and other pertinent clinical history. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering department. Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient. Informs patients and families of delays.

  • Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols. Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms.

  • Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol

  • Implements emergency procedures, as needed.

  • Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job. Enters and records all data accurately and promptly.

  • Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.

  • Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.

  • Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students. As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow.

  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

  • This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum R equirements

  • Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program

  • Experience - No experience required.

In Lieu Of

  • Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

  • ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI ; OR

  • ARRT registered in MRI ; OR

  • ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification

  • BLS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient computer skills (database)

  • Data entry skills

  • Mathematical skills

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Baptist Easley Med Campus

Facility

1015 Baptist Easley Hospital

Department

10157123 Magnetic Resonance Imaging BEH

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