MRI Technologist PRN

Baptist Health; Homewood (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

403(b) Retirement Savings with match

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks)

Life Insurance

Educational Benefits including tuition

ALL benefits start on day one

Job summary

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital is seeking a skilled Radiologic/MRI technologist to perform diagnostic imaging and MRI procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Responsibilities include image quality, documentation, contrast administration, and MRI safety adherence in a fast-paced clinical setting. Training and supervision of junior staff may be required.

Qualifications

• Graduates from accredited programs in Radiologic Technology, Sonography, Nuclear Medicine, or ARMRIT MRI programs.
• ARRT/ARDMS/NMTCB/ARMRIT certifications are required.
• Current BLS/CPR certification and adherence to safety standards are expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic imaging procedures and related MRI procedures with attention to anatomy and patient safety.
• Maintains professional demeanor and ensures high-quality image documentation and labeling.
• Administers contrast and venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Follows MRI safety protocols and participates in quality control tasks.
• Supervises students or technologists as needed and assists in training.

Skills

Patient care

MRI safety

Diagnostic imaging

Venipuncture

Quality control

Education

ARRT certification or ARDMS/NMTCB/ARMRIT credential

BLS/CPR certification

Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology/Sonography/Nuclear Medicine/MRIR program

Job description

Position Summary

At Baptist Health, our mission is to improve the health and quality of life for the individuals and communities we serve.

Baptist Health Brookwood Hospital offers great NEW competitive pay and benefits!

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan w/matching
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Paid Time Off (up to 5 weeks to start)
• Life Insurance
• Extended Leave Plan (ELP)
• Family Care (childcare, elder care, pet care)
• Educational Benefits including tuition reimbursement & monthly payments to help pay down any graduated school debt

ALL benefits start on day one!

Position Summary

Provides quality patient care when performing diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy for interpretation and/or intervention while adhering to MRI safety principles.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions

• Performs diagnostic imaging and related procedures to demonstrate anatomy and/or physiology for interpretation and/or intervention.
• Exercises professional judgment in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to quality care.
• Delivers appropriate care while recognizing patient conditions and ensuring successful completion of procedures.
• Complies with allstate and federal regulations applicable to each modality.
• Adheresto Baptist Health mission statements and strategic imperatives.
• Assessesthe patient’s physical condition and age specific needs.
• Provides instructions that achieve patient cooperation and desired results.
• Performs proper patient identification, acquires patient’s clinical history, and assures that the information is accurately documented.
• Positions patient, equipment, associated devices, and manipulates technical factors to achieve high quality images for interpretation.
• Assesses diagnostic imagesfor technical quality, proper annotation, and patient identification, ensuring that allrelative anatomy is demonstrated.
• Applies principles of MRISafety to patients,self, and others.
• Comprehends and complies with Quality Controlstandards and participatesin allQuality Control tasks.
• Demonstrates proficiency in contrast medication administration with and without use of powerinjectors.
• Performs venipuncture and evaluatesIV accessforthe purpose of contrast administration as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Administers medical aid asrequired in cases of adverse reactionsto contrast medication and/or other emergencies.
• Applies appropriate standard precautions and personal protective equipment to prevent cross-contamination of contagious diseases.
• Assistsin supervision ofstudent technologists and training of new technologists.
• Utilizes all Corporate Radiology computer systems effectively and accurately.
• Ensuressafety of all customers.
• Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Baptist Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Maintains compliance with all Baptist Health policies, department guidelines, and education requirements.

Other Related Functions

• Maintains cleanliness of work area and equipment.
• Maintains well-stocked and organized work areas.
• May be required to work at any facility.
• Provides patient transport.

Qualifications

Education/Training

• Graduate of accredited school of Radiologic Technology or.
• Graduate of accredited school of Sonography or,
• Graduate of an accredited school of Nuclear Medicine or,
• Graduate of an approved MRI technologist program through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Licensure/Certification

• Valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists(ARRT) certification or,
• Valid American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography (ARDMS) certification or,
• Valid Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB) certification or,
• Valid American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) certification
• Maintains current BLS/Healthcare Provider certification.