MRI Technologist - Emergency Relief - 12 Hour Shifts Rotating Weekends and Holidays

Job Summary

With limited supervision and under the direction of the Radiologist performs a variety of procedures utilizing magnetic resonance imaging equipment and computer assisted tomography scanner to visualize internal anatomy on neonatal infant child adolescent adult and geriatric patient populations.

Supports and is responsible for incorporating into job performance the Frederick Health (FH) mission vision core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Technical Performance:

• Performs correct patient positioning and secures patients to MR table.
• Positions imaging coils correctly
• Selects proper technical settings and scan protocols from computer menu. Performs MR procedures as defined.
• Transmits images to PACS for interpretation and for permanent record.

Quality Assurance:

• Responsible for obtaining optimal MR images to provide the radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered.
• Evaluates MR images with radiologist.
• Monitors equipment status indicators to prevent damage.
• Performs daily quality control checks of the MR unit in accordance with the manufacturers recommendations and accreditation requirements.

Contrast Administration:

• Assesses patient sensitivity to contrast material through interview and screening.
• Assists radiologists in determining type and volume of IV contrast material to be administered.
• Obtains informed consent.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Administers oral and IV contrast material.

Cleanliness & Orderliness

• Responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of assigned workspace.
• Checks emergency equipment and supplies for missing and/or expired items.
• Returns used equipment to its proper place.

Data Entry & Record Management

• Ensures that patient records are complete and signed prior to examination.
• Executes a variety of tasks associated with the PACS HIS and RIS systems.

Call

Takes emergency call as required; readily available when needed and responds in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Maintains technical expertise and competency of specialty job functions while maintaining any specific licensure or certifications.
• Participates in staff development and continuing education programs while sharing knowledge with new employees.
• Adherence with all hospital wide or departmental specific infection control prevention practices policies and procedures to mitigate the risk of infectious disease transmission.
• Application of all standard precaution techniques including but not limited to proper hand hygiene wearing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as gloves mask and eye protection as warranted and following all exposure categories precautions.
• Responsible for cleaning of patient care equipment on regular basis with appropriate hospitalgrade disinfectant when visibly soiled or after each patient use.
• Adherence to all hospital wide or departmental specific data entry and record management policies and procedures including but not limited to the following: accurate timely appropriate complete dated timed etc.
• Adherence and compliance with organizations Standards of Behavior HR and/or departmental specific policies procedures and expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Training and Experience Required:

• Graduate of a CAHEA or JRCERT approved program as a Registered Technologist R.T. (R)
• ARRT ARMRIT or CAMRT registered as an MR technologist; or ARRT registered or unlimited state license and 1 year of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.
• Minimum 2 years experience as a Registered Technologist R.T. (R) or MRI Technologist (MR).

BLS CPR Certification required.

Must be capable of performing independently.

Must possess excellent customer relations skills avoiding antagonism conflict and undue anxiety.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Keyboard/ computer skills.

Ability to handle stressful work with patients having potentially disabling or terminal conditions.

Ability to trouble and resolve minor equipment problems.

Ability to recognize and respond to contrast medium reactions.

Patient Contact

Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skills in providing appropriate care/contact for patients in the following age groups:

• x Neonate 0 thru 30 days)
• x Infant 31 thru 12 months)
• x Child 13 months thru 12 years)
• x Adolescent 13 years thru 17 years)
• x Adult 18 years thru 65 years)
• x Geriatric 66 years)

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status. Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his/her agespecific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the units/departments policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

MediumHeavy Work Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition: Repeating the same motion repeatedly places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated the speed of the movement the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion: The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip the weight of an object or person body posture the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture: Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching twisting bending kneeling squatting working overhead with your hands or arms or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress: Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves tendons and blood vessels. For example using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

1. Exposure to very strong magnetic fields and radio frequencies.
2. Contact with high voltage electrical equipment.
3. Contact with moving equipment.
4. Stressful work during high demand for MR services

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Supervisor of Clinical Imaging.

Disclaimer:

The content of this document reflects the general duties responsibilities minimum skills abilities and competencies necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an exhaustive detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.

Caring for you as you care for the CommUNITY

Frederick Health offers a comprehensive and affordable benefits package. Health Dental and Vision insurance are offered the 1st of the month after 30 days of employment to all employees hired to work at least 20 hours per week and we offer multiple plans to best meet your and your familys needs. Life insurance ShortTerm Income Replacement and LongTerm Disability are employer paid for eligible employees. Frederick Health offers a robust Paid Time Off program for eligible employees. Our 403B retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and includes an employer match to eligible employees. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions. We also offer an educational assistance program to support your education goals as well as an employer paid Employee Assistance Program.

Pay is based on experience skills and education. If position is parttime salary will be prorated based on scheduled hours. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on specialty if applicable. NonExempt positions may have shift differential and/or Overtime paid if applicable.

Hourly range: $35.56 52.65

MRI
Emergency Relief
Rotating Weekends and Holidays
12 Hour Shifts