MRI Technologist

WVU Medicine; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals is seeking an MRI technologist to perform complex MRI procedures and support physicians in diagnosis. The role requires maintaining safety standards and operating PACS for image processing.

The candidate should hold ARRT MRI certification or ARMRIT upon hire, and obtain BLS within 30 days. A WV MRI or apprentice license is required, with background checks as per policy.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided.
• ARRT MRI certification or ARMRIT certification upon hire.
• BLS certification within 30 days of hire.
• Background check as required by regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and explains exams to patients.
• Performs MRI exams and maintains safety standards.
• Keeps knowledge current on procedures in specialty areas.
• Assists physician during specialty exam.
• Processes exams and makes them available on PACS.
• Ensures patient safety and quality of care.

Skills

MRI procedures

Safety awareness

Organization skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Multi-tasking

Education

ARRT MRI certification

MRI license or apprentice license (WV)

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

PACS

MRI equipment

Job description

Performs MRI procedures which are complex and elaborate to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: No state license is required

OH: No state license is required

PA: No state license is required

WV :Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License OR Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board.

1. Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or MRI.

2. Certification in MRI through ARRT within 12 months of hire OR MRI certification through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) due upon hire.

3. Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire.

4. State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable), as required for regulated areas.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. MRI certification through Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARMRIT upon hire.

2. Radiography certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT).

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares and explains exams to patients
2. Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas.
3. Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties.
4. Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer.
5. Assists physician during specialty exam.
6. Process exams and make available on PACS.
7. Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
8. Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff.
9. Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans.
10. Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient.
11. Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator.
12. Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods.
13. Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities.
14. Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care.
15. Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees.

For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements:

1. Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Extended periods of standing and walking.
2. Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight
3. Carry items of up to 20 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Works in a strong magnetic field.
2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
3. Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues, organization skills, communication skills, computer skills, multi-tasking.
2. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time.

The MRI Clinical Ladder is a system-wide clinical advancement program to enhance professional development, provide a reward system for quality clinical performance, promote quality respiratory care, and improve job satisfaction for respiratory therapists.

To apply for the next level, the MRI technologist must meet the requirements of their current level. They must also meet the required years of experience, degree, and certification to apply for the next level.

LEVEL 1

No experience required.

All MRI technologists with less than 12 months of experienceenter at Level one.

LEVEL 2

Meets requirements for previous level.

One year of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, plus additional skill sets.

LEVEL 3

Meets requirements for previous levels.

One continuing education pathway.

Three years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).

Compliant in 3 leadership/supervisory skills.

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1 and 2, plus additional skill sets

LEVEL 4

Meets requirements for previous levels.

One continuing education pathway.

Five years of experience (apprentice experience not applicable).

Compliant in 5 leadership/supervisory skills.

Complete competency of Skill Set Tech 1, 2, and 3 plus 3 additional skill sets

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

36

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

7890 WVUH Neuroradiology

Address:

1 Medical Center Drive

Morgantown

West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively “WVUHS”) is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.