MRI Technologist

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 0.01

• Department: MRI- SLRMC

• Shift: varied

• Job ID: 187188

Overview

UnityPoint-St Luke's

PRN (as-needed)

The MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI and X-ray exams (based on department needs) under the direction of a radiologist. The MRI Technologist provides compassionate direct patient care with an emphasis on maintaining organizational values and standards of behavior. The MRI Technologist operates MRI and X-ray equipment (if applicable) to produce diagnostic images of designated portions of the body utilizing various pulse sequences and surface coils. The MRI Technologist is required to participate in an on-call rotation outside of business hours based on department needs and must be able to work some weekends and holidays.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

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• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program .

• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.

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With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

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Responsibilities

Clinical Excellence/Patient Care

Completes a variety of high quality, patient-centered MRI and X-ray exams (based on department needs) on all age ranges (neonatal – elderly) and in varying locations throughout the hospital, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.

• Understands and follows all processes related to MRI safety

• Demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of organ/bone/vasculature cross sectional anatomy.

• Verify order with protocol and correlate with patient medical history

• Knowledge of utilization and insertion of proper size catheter/needle needed to deliver proper/safe volume of contrast for specific protocols.

• Safe administration of IV contrast media.

• Monitors patients for seizures, claustrophobia, or contrast reaction; ability to act appropriately including code situations.

• Performs quality control (QC) procedures in compliance with manufacturer and regulatory requirements independently, ensuring proper functioning of equipment and image quality.

• Troubleshoots equipment issues and errors and reports safety concerns and malfunctions promptly.

• Cleans departmental equipment and verifies all safety/health regulations and policies are met.

• Demonstrates knowledge of multiple computer systems and applications (HIS, RIS, PACS and modality-specific), including documentation and review of patient history as applicable.

• Communicates professionally, compassionately, and clearly with patients, physicians, co-workers, and customers within and outside of the organization.

• Assists in the training and clinical instruction of students.

Departmental Support

Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies and projects.

• Maintains an adequate level of productivity.

• Communicates with departmental management team as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and documents as necessary.

• Communicates effectively inter- and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions.

• Teaches orients, and mentors staff in assigned technical area to assure a smooth functioning, high quality operation.

• Orders and assures adequate supplies are available and utilized in a cost-effective manner.

• Maintains cleanliness of equipment and workspace and reports equipment malfunctions in a timely manner.

Regulatory Compliance

Maintains compliance and is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations, and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (i.e., IDPH, ACR, TJC, DNV).

• Understands and adheres to all safety practices (ALARA) while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation.

• Possesses ability and makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall departmental functions, policies, and procedures.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's Degree Radiologic Technology preferred.

• Experience: Radiology experience in a hospital or clinic preferred.

• License/Certifications: Registered as Radiologic Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Upon Hire required. RTMR Registered as MRI Technologist with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) Upon Hire required. RTIA, RTIL, RTWI-WIDSPS. Permit to Practice in the state that team member will be preforming Radiological Exams Upon Hire required. BCLS Current BCLS certification or obtained within 30 days for new hire.

• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: In-depth knowledge of adult, pediatric, neonatal, and fetal physiology and anatomy. Ability to recognize normal and abnormal findings. Demonstration of compassionate patient care. Demonstration of effective communication and interpersonal skills. Maintain confidential information required.