MRI Safety Technician - MRI (Morning Shift)

Nationwide-Children; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Nationwide-Children is seeking an MRI safety role to ensure patient and staff safety during MRI procedures. The incumbent screens for contraindications, monitors equipment, and enforces Zone 3 security with attention to ferrous object screening.

Responsibilities include MR safety for patients and staff, adherence to radiology and safety policies, and delivering excellent customer service to internal and external contacts. High school diploma and CPR are preferred with healthcare exposure valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Currently enrolled in a healthcare-related field preferred.
• Current CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Screen and monitor for contraindications prior to MRI procedures.
• Maintain security and screening at MR entrance and Zone 3.
• Follow MR, radiology, and safety policies and regulatory guidelines.
• Provide strong customer service to patients and staff.

Skills

Professionalism & rapport

Education

High school diploma

Healthcare field enrollment

Job description

Overview:Schedule :Monday to FridayBetween 7 am to 2 pm2 to 3 times a weekJob Description Summary:Ensures safety of patients and staff during MRI procedures by screening and monitoring for contraindications and maintaining equipment.Job Description:Essential Functions:Maintains security around the entrance to each magnet.Ensures that no person enters Zone 3 without proper screening for ferrous objects. Uses metal detection devices as warranted to detect ferrous objects.Actively participates in the responsibility for MR safety of each patient and other employees.Follows Radiation, MR, and general safety policies.Complies with radiology, state, federal, and other regulatory guidelines, and policies.Represents the department’s customer service focus for both internal and external contacts.Education Requirement:High school graduate, required.Currently enrolled in healthcare related field of study, preferred.Licensure Requirement:(not specified)Certifications:Current CPR Certification, preferred.Skills:High level of professionalism and ability to establish good rapport with patients and staff.Experience:Healthcare or clinical experience, preferred.Physical Requirements:OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Biohazard waste, Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Loud Noises, Patient Equipment, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 100 lbs or greater with assistance, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 41-60 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 61-100 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Repetitive hand/arm useFREQUENTLY: Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Decision Making, Problem solvingCONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting, Squat/kneel, Standing, WalkingAdditional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:Move or Reposition patients of any weigh/sizeWith assistance of another person and/or equipment Occasionally (0-37%)"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"