MRI Technologist- Full-time Nights

Cape-Fear-Valley-Medical-Center-; Fayetteville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, seeks an MRI technologist to perform routine MRI procedures in the Radiology department. The role requires ARRT MRI certification or eligibility, and operating across all age groups with attention to safety and patient care.

The position emphasizes patient preparation, documentation for billing, infection control, and teamwork with radiologists and staff. Night shifts are typical in this facility.

Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: ARRT Registered required or Graduate from an Associate in Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), required
• Any applicant not registered as an ARRT in MRI must provide documentation of application with the ARRT to sit for the MRI registry
• Registered in MRI with the ARRT is required post one (1) year of hiring date.
• Failure to achieve registration post one (1) year, will result in termination of employment
• Work Experience: 1-2 years preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Communication skills; Manual dexterity and visual acuity; Knowledge of growth and development; Knowledge of the range of treatment needed for all age groups to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Physical Requirements: Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations.; Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; Ability to lift 100 lbs./carry objects up to 50 lbs. and be able to bend; May involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Responsibilities

• Perform all routine MRI procedures within the MRI Section of Radiology
• Demonstrates competency and efficiency in patient care across all ages
• Assess and clear MRI safety for patients
• Review orders and patient charts for accurate order/diagnosis/physician signature
• Confirm signed Patient MRI Interview Form
• Prepare patients and answer questions during procedures
• Log procedures in the computer system for billing and productivity
• Maintain a safe environment following infection control and universal precautions
• Provide good guest relations using AIDET
• Monitor quality of care and pursue continuous improvements
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Communication skills

Manual dexterity

Visual acuity

Growth and development knowledge

Age group care knowledge

Education

ARRT Certification

MRI AS degree

Registry sit documentation

Job description

Facility

Cape Fear Valley Medical Center

Location

Fayetteville, North Carolina

Department

MRI

Work Shift

Nights (United States of America)

Summary

Performs all MRI routine procedures for the diagnostic treatment of specified diseases or conditions.

Major Job Functions

• Perform all routine procedures designated within the MRI Section of Radiology Department
• Demonstrates competency and efficiency in the treatment, care of and interaction with all patients of any age to include neo-natal, newborns, pediatrics, adolescents, adults and geriatrics
• Responsible for assessing and clearing the patient for MRI safety
• Reviews the physician order or patient chart for appropriate order, diagnosis and physicians signature
• Confirms the signed Patient MRI Interview Form
• Prepares the patient for the procedure, answers any questions or refers questions to the radiologist assigned
• Responsible for beginning and ending the procedure in the computer system to ensure proper billing for services and to maintain department productivity relative to work area
• Provides a safe environment to include but not limited to magnetic field exposure, infection control guidelines and Universal Precautions
• Maintains good guest relations with patients, visitors, hospital staff and medical staff to include the use of AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank you)
• Monitors the quality of care based on on-going monitors striving for continuous quality improvement
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Formal Training: ARRT Registered required or Graduate from an Associate in Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), required
• Any applicant not registered as an ARRT in MRI must provide documentation of application with the ARRT to sit for the MRI registry
• Registered in MRI with the ARRT is required post one (1) year of hiring date.
• Failure to achieve registration post one (1) year, will result in termination of employment
• Work Experience: 1-2 years preferred
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required: Communication skills; Manual dexterity and visual acuity; Knowledge of growth and development; Knowledge of the range of treatment needed for all age groups to include neo-natal, newborns, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics
• Physical Requirements: Mobility to assume awkward positions and respond to emergency situations.; Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time; Ability to lift 100 lbs./carry objects up to 50 lbs. and be able to bend; May involve skin, eye, or mucous membrane contact with blood or other potentially infectious material

Required Licenses and Certifications

• ARRT - American Registry Of Radiologic Technologists

Equal Opportunity Employer

Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity

About Cape Fear Valley Health

For exceptional healthcare come to Cape Fear Valley Health where caring employees are committed to integrity, patient-centeredness and excellence throughout the entire healthcare process.

At Cape Fear Valley Health, our goal is to improve the quality of every life we touch. Our diverse team of doctors, nurses and staff work together to create a better experience for every patient, every time.

Cape Fear Valley is a 950-bed, 8-hospital regional health system, the 8th largest in North Carolina, with more than 1 million inpatient and outpatients annually. A private not-for-profit organization with over 7,000 employees and 850 physicians. Our employees and physicians proudly serve a seven-county region of southeastern North Carolina, including Fayetteville, Fort Bragg, Hope Mills, Raeford, Lumberton, Elizabethtown, Clinton, Lillington, Dunn and beyond. Our medical facilities include Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital, Cape Fear Valley Rehabilitation Center, Behavioral Health Care, Bladen County Hospital, Hoke Hospital, Central Harnett Hospital, Betsy Johnson Hospital, as well as more than 60 medical offices and specialty care clinics spread throughout the Cape Fear region.