MRI Float Technologist Part-Time

sluhn; Allentown (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's University Health Network seeks an MRI Technologist to ensure continuity of care for MRI patients, communicate findings to radiologists, and manage patient safety and education throughout the exam.

The ideal candidate has ARRT-recognized training with MRI registry and is committed to ongoing professional development, with experience in RIS/HIS and PACS workflows.

Qualifications

• Graduate from ARRT recognized education program or ARRT/ARMRIT registry eligible.
• Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.
• Two years of staff technologist experience preferred; BLS within 3 months.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for MRI patients.
• Communicates to radiologists clinical observations during MRI; presents history.
• Demonstrates competency in venipuncture for contrast administration.
• Knowledge of RIS/HIS modules applicable to job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering data and serves on Radiology QA/PI program.
• Adheres to downtime procedures to ensure data continuity.
• Maintains ongoing professional development through in-services and education.
• Provides educational information to patients about their examination.
• Verifies accuracy of patient data and images before sending to PACS.
• Reviews patient safety checklist prior to the study.
• Supports department in achieving Press Ganey goals and patient communications.

Skills

MRI Technologist

Venipuncture

PACS

RIS/HIS modules

Quality Assurance

Data collection

Patient education

Communication with radiologists

Education

ARRT-recognized education program

Advanced MRI registry

BLS certification

Tools

RIS software

PACS system

Imaging workflows

Job description

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the successful technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies.
• Communicates to radiologists clinical observations made during MRI examination. Presents clinical history as recorded on appropriate documentation to radiologist.
• Demonstrates competency in venipuncture skill for patients requiring contrast administration during MRI studies.
• Demonstrates competency in the knowledge of the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to their job responsibilities.
• Assists in gathering, recording data and serving as committee member for Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
• Accurately adheres to downtime procedures to assure appropriate information is available resulting in excellent continuity of care for patients.
• Maintains responsibility for own professional development through active participation in in-services and/or continuing education programs.
• Provides educational information to the patient regarding their examination.
• Accountable for quality of digital images sent to PACS. Verify correct patient is selected from worklist, ensures accuracy of Medical Record information prior to being sent to PACS.
• Reviews patient safety checklist prior to patient's study.
• Responsible for the success of the department to achieve Press Ganey goal. Every patient should receive patient education and your personalized business card. Apology cards should be sent or given to all patients when we do not meet their expectations.

PHYSICAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Frequent use of fingers and hands to operate equipment and chart information. Sitting for up to 5 hours in 50-minute increments. Standing and walking for up to 3 hours in 15-minute increments. Pushing, pulling and lifting of patients up to 400 pounds with assistance. Occasional stooping, lifting and raising arms above shoulder level. Lifting and moving of objects of up to 30 pounds. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to normal vision. Must not have any metal implants or pacemaker, which would be a contraindication to work around the MRI magnet.

EDUCATION:

Graduate from an ARRT recognized education program, or ARRT or ARMRIT registered, or ARRT or ARMRIT registry eligible. Advanced MRI registry required within 1 year of hire.

TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Two years of experience as a staff technologist preferred. 1-year experience as an MRI technologist preferred. Current BLS certification required within 3 months of hire.

St. Luke's University Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer.