MRI Technologist - Per Diem - Evenings - JDCH

Memorial Healthcare; United States; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Healthcare is seeking a qualified MRI Technologist to perform magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with department standards in Hollywood, FL.

You will review orders and patient history, educate patients, ensure MRI safety, and perform exams with attention to image quality and patient comfort. On-call duties and strict adherence to ARRT and hospital policies are required.

Qualifications

• ARRT MRI certification required.
• Graduate of accredited imaging program.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Review patient history and orders; educate patient on procedures.
• Position patient and perform MRI procedures per protocols.
• Maintain MRI safety per ACR and hospital policy.
• Monitor patient; respond to changes in status.
• Prepare equipment; perform quality control; troubleshoot equipment.
• Administer contrast media when ordered.

Skills

Accountability

Cardiac Monitoring

Customer Service

MRI Safety

Patient Care

Patient Positioning

Procedures

Responding to Change

Standards of Behavior

Education

ARRT MRI Certification

BLS Certification

Graduated from accredited imaging program

Job description

Location:

Hollywood, Florida

Summary:

Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization.

Responsibilities:

Reviews patient history and physician’s orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient’s understanding and cooperation.Takes on call shift responsibilities as required by the department.Maintains MRI Safety in accordance with safety recommendations outlined by the American College of Radiology and hospital policy.Charges appropriately for all supplies used for procedure and utilizes appropriate exam codes.Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes acquisition parameters and resulting sequences and identifies issues with the quality of images. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and/or repeating images/sequences in conjunction with interpreting physicians and standard protocols.Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, CARDIAC MONITORING - TECHS, CUSTOMER SERVICE, MRI SAFETY, PATIENT AND FAMILY CENTERED CARE, PATIENT POSITIONING AND PROCEDURES, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

Accredited Program: Imaging (Required)ARRT_American Registry of Radiology Tech (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), BLS American Heart E-Card (BLS AHA ECARD) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Cert American Heart_non ecard (BLS AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), BLS Certification Grace (BLS GRACE) - Employee Grace Period for Essential Credential (GRACE), BLS Cert Red Cross (BLS RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: No previous experience required Other Information: Must be registered in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or registered as a Technologist (ARMRIT)- Advance Registry MRI Technology within one calendar year of hire.Additional Education Info: Graduate of an accredited imaging program.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

• Bending and Stooping = 40%
• Climbing = 0%
• Keyboard Entry = 60%
• Kneeling = 40%
• Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
• Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
• Reaching = 60%
• Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 20%
• Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 40%
• Running = 0%
• Sitting = 60%
• Squatting = 20%
• Standing = 20%
• Walking = 40%
• Audible Speech = 80%
• Hearing Acuity = 80%
• Smelling Acuity = 0%
• Taste Discrimination = 0%
• Depth Perception = 80%
• Distinguish Color = 80%
• Seeing - Far = 80%
• Seeing - Near = 80%
• Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
• Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
• Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
• Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
• Asbestos = 0%
• Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
• Dust = 0%
• Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
• Hazardous Chemicals = 20%
• Hazardous Medication = 20%
• Latex = 20%
• Computer Monitor = 60%
• Domestic Animals = 0%
• Extreme Heat/Cold = 0%
• Fire Risk = 20%
• Hazardous Noise = 0%
• Heating Devices = 0%
• Hypoxia = 0%
• Laser/High Intensity Lights = 20%
• Magnetic Fields = 60%
• Moving Mechanical Parts = 60%
• Needles/Sharp Objects = 60%
• Potential Electric Shock = 20%
• Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
• Radiation = 0%
• Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
• Unprotected Heights = 0%
• Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 20%

Shift:

Evenings

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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