MRI Technologist

Advocate Health; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC seeks an MRI Technologist to perform MRI scans and support physicians with invasive procedures. The role requires ARRT MRI registry eligibility, BLS, and ARRT/ARMRIT progress within 12 months of hire.

The position is PRN, with responsibilities from orders verification to dictated results, contrast administration, safety practices, and patient care across MRI services.

Qualifications

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam.
• Properly identify patients and assist with procedures; prepares patients with explanations.
• Interviews patients for medical history and reviews EMR for history; records history on requisitions.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from start to dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to protocols; records type and amount.
• Evaluates image quality and consults Radiologist; processes additional images or measurements.
• Performs basic patient care; informs nursing of changes; assists in code blue when needed.
• Performs MRI scanning and assists during invasive procedures; follows sterile technique and infection control.
• Obtains medications or contrast material as directed by licensed practitioner.
• Practices radiation safety; reports equipment malfunctions and maintains safety standards.
• Maintains knowledge of MRI safety for staff and patients around magnetic fields.

Job description

Position Highlights:

• Location: Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC
• Shift Schedule: PRN - as needed

YOU’LL NEED:

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology. Active enrollment in an MRI ARRT registry eligible or ARMRIT program required.
• MRI registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• BLS

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Performs basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary. Assists in “code blue” procedures during medical emergencies.
• Performs MRI scanning and assists Physicians/PA during invasive procedures. Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members. Follows appropriate radiation safety standards.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.
• Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Keeps area completely stocked. Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.
• Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a MRI scan.
• Maintains knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients while in and around magnetic fields.

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

DISCLAIMER

All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position. Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.