Avera St Marys Hospital
Worker Type:
Temporary
Work Shift:
As Needed (United States of America)
Pay Range:
The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.
$30.75 $46.25
Position Highlights
Hours: Weekend coverage
You Belong at Avera
Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.
A Brief OverviewResponsible for operating MRI equipment to make clinical diagnostic images as directed by physicians and performs routine diagnostic procedures according to established standards and procedures.
What you will do
- Prepares patients and adjusts equipment for performing MRI. Positions and instructs patients regarding procedures. Maintains competency with IV injections for the administration of IV contrast media.
- Performs MRI procedures accurately and efficiently and according to established standards. Coordinates daily schedules for efficiency and assesses exam completion.
- Assists with staff/student onthejob training and orientation. May assist in preparing for and conducting MRI classes.
- Assists with the collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Radiology Department Quality Assurance Department Joint Commission accreditation OSHA guidelines or as may be required by the law.
- Maintains all records/reports required for the MRI area (i.e. patient records volume records and equipment records).
- Provides detailed reports to management as requested.
- Consults with radiologist physicians and other patientcare personnel as to specific details of individual exams and for specialized protocols.
- Researches lab data results be familiar with IV Access Systems/Restrictions and monitors injection of contrast material and patient condition throughout the exam.
Essential QualificationsThe individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others hear understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.
Required Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Associates or equivalent from a 2 year college or technical school or hospital based Radiologic Technology Program
- Radiography (R) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
- Less than 1 year Thorough knowledge of radiologic and MRI terminology practices and procedures physiology and human anatomy
Preferred Education License/Certification or Work Experience:
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Upon Hire
- 13 years of training/experience in MRI
Expectations and Standards
- Commitment to the daily application of Averas mission vision core values and social principles to serve patients their families and our community.
- Promote Averas values of compassion hospitality and stewardship.
- Uphold Averas standards of Communication Attitude Responsiveness and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Work effectively in a team environment coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
- Comply with safety principles laws regulations and standards associated with but not limited to CMS The Joint Commission DHHS and OSHA if applicable.
Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability Veteran Status or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application please callor send an email to .