MRI Technologist, 32-Hours, Days
Southbridge, MA - USA
Job Summary
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Exemption Status:
Non-ExemptHiring Range:
$31.20 - $56.16Please note that the final offer may vary within this range based on a candidates experience skills qualifications and internal equity considerations.
Schedule Details:
Friday Sunday ThursdayScheduled Hours:
variedShift:
1 - Day Shift 12 Hours (United States of America)Hours:
32Cost Center:
25080 - 3564 MRIThis position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
Everyone Is a Caregiver
At UMass Memorial Health everyone is a caregiver regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 20000 employees working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients community and each other. And everyone in their own unique way plays an important part every day.
Under general supervision of the MRI Lead Technologist performs MRI scanning to produce quality magnetic resonance images to assist physicians the radiologist in the diagnosis of and/or disease for patients of all ages. Performs related clerical and service duties. Possess the knowledge of procedures protocols and policies related to the MRI and Diagnostic Imaging departments. Performs these duties using independent judgement ingenuity and initiative. This position requires a higher level of technical and informatics knowledge and skill and the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians nurses and other technical staff.I. Major Responsibilities:
1. Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physicians orders and reviews the results of relevant laboratory tests; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size age or condition using universal protocol. Consistently screens patients obtains any necessary implant/device documentation and follows MRI safety guidelines to ensure patient safety throughout the scanning process.
2. Assists transfers and positions patients as needed ensuring their modesty and physical safety. Selects and inputs protocol parameters and/or instructions; and monitors computer function during performance of the examination.
3. Performs venipuncture as needed applying aseptic technique and prepares oral and intravenous contrast media for administration to patient; administers and/or inject sufficient contrast media to produce images. Processes images to ensure quality and accuracy. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
4. Checks operation of equipment; sees that daily QC is completed Maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases keeps room well stocked with linen and necessary supplies.
5. Keeps up to date with changes in the field of MRI by in servicestudy attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended or participating in professional organizations.
6. Prepares daily schedules and ensures appropriate protocols are obtained from Radiologists.
7. Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.
II. Position Qualifications:
License/Certification/Education:
Required:
1. Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology.
2. Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
3. Advanced certification in MR by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with 90 days of employment
4. BLS Certification required
Experience/Skills:
Preferred:
1. Experience preferred but not required.
Unless certification licensure or registration is required an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed in this description may be substituted for the above requirements.
Department-specific competencies and their measurements will be developed and maintained in the individual departments. The competencies will be maintained and attached to the departmental job description. Responsible managers will review competencies with position incumbents.
III. Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions:
On-the-job time is spent in the following physical activities:
1. Stand - 2/3
2. Walk - 2/3
3. Sit - 2/3
4. Talk or hear - 2/3
5. Uses hands to finger handle or feel - 2/3
6. Push/pull - 2/3
7. Reach with hands and arms - 2/3
This job requires that weight be lifted or force be exerted:
1. Up to 10 pounds - 2/3
2. Up to 25 pounds - 2/3
3. Up to 50 pounds - 2/3
4. Up to 100 pounds - 1/3
5. More than 100 pounds - 1/3
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status.
Were striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health for our patients our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge Listen Communicate Be Responsive Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation national origin age disability gender identity and expression protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
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Required Experience:
IC
About Company
UMass Memorial Health is the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts offering the region’s most sophisticated medical technology & support services.