MRI Technologist Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer

UnityPoint Health; West Des Moines (IA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Paid time off

Parental leave

401K matching

Employee recognition program

Dental and health insurance

Daily Pay

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption assistance

Descripción de la vacante

UnityPoint Health is seeking an MRI Technologist Safety Officer (MRSO) to review implants for MRI conditional status and to perform diagnostic MRI exams under radiologist direction. The role emphasizes compassionate patient care and adherence to organizational standards.

Candidates participate in on-call rotations and may work some weekends and holidays. The MRSO will consult with radiologists and departments on safety concerns, interpret manufacturer labeling, and ensure safe scanning protocols

Formación

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Minimum 2 years MRI experience in a hospital or clinic.
• Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) on hire or within 1 year; ARRT MRI certification; IA Permit to Practice; BCLS certification; Mandatory Reporter within 90 days.

Responsabilidades

• Independently evaluates MRI safety risks and determines actions.
• Consults radiologists and departments on MRI safety and implants.
• Reviews MRI safety information to determine conditional requirements and parameters.
• Researches implanted devices for MRI scanning parameters and safety.
• Communicates scanning strategies with radiologists.
• Guides staff on MRI protocols for implants to reduce radiologist calls.
• Assists radiologists with risk-benefit decisions for patient safety.
• Verifies orders and correlates with patient history.
• Performs high-quality MRI exams across ages and locations as needed.

Conocimientos

MRI safety knowledge

Interdepartmental consultation

Direct patient care

Educación

Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program

Descripción del empleo

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
• Department: MRI- West
• Shift: Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p; Weeknight and weekend on-call rotation
• Job ID: 186990

• Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology - Non-Nursing
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0
• Department: MRI- West
• Shift: Monday-Friday 8a-4:30p; Weeknight and weekend on-call rotation
• Job ID: 186990

Overview

The MRI Technologist Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) will review patient’s implants to determine MRI conditional status and scanning parameters. The MRI Technologist MRSO performs diagnostic MRI exams (based on department needs) under the direction of a radiologist. The MRI Technologist MRSO provides compassionate direct patient care with an emphasis on maintaining organizational values and standards of behavior. The MRI Technologist MRSO operates MRI to produce diagnostic images of designated portions of the body utilizing various pulse sequences and surface coils. The MRI Technologist MRSO is required to participate in an on-call rotation outside of business hours based on department needs and must be able to work some weekends and holidays.

Why UnityPoint Health?

At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members.

Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few:

• Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program.
• Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members.
• Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family.

With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together.

And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience.

Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Responsibilities

• Independently evaluates MRI safety risks associated with patients, staff, equipment, devices, implants, and procedures, utilizing advanced MRI safety knowledge to determine appropriate actions, restrictions, or recommendations.
• Acts as the MRI safety subject matter expert and provides consultation to radiologists, providers, nursing, anesthesia, security, facilities, and other departments regarding MRI safety concerns, screening questions, implanted devices, and complex safety scenarios.
• Reviews and interprets MRI safety information from manufacturers, implant/device labeling, peer-reviewed literature, and industry resources to determine MRI conditional requirements, scanning parameters, and safety recommendations.
• Proactively reviews and researches implanted devices to determine MRI scanning parameters and unsafe potentials.
• Consulting directly with the radiologists for scanning strategies.
• Communicate modified protocols and sequences to safely scan implants.
• Reducing calls to the radiologist by guiding staff through policies and workflows for scanning implants.
• Assisting radiologist with risk vs benefit decisions to make sure we are doing what is safest for the patient.
• Verify order with protocol and correlate with patient medical history.
• Completes a variety of high quality, patient-centered MRI exams (based on department needs) on all age ranges (neonatal – elderly) and in varying locations throughout the hospital, in accordance with established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Safe administration of IV contrast media.
• Monitors patients for seizures, claustrophobia, or contrast reaction; ability to act appropriately including code situations.
• Assists in the training and clinical instruction of students.

Qualifications

EDUCATION:

• Graduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program required.

EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years MRI experience in a hospital or clinic required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer upon hire or within 1 year required.
• Registered as a Radiologic Technologist with ARRT required.
• Registered as a MRI Technologist with ARRT required.
• IA Permit to Practice required.
• Current BCLS certification or obtained within 30 days of hire.
• Mandatory Reporter within 90 days of hire.