MRI Technologist (Weekend Option 3)

WellSpan Health; Gettysburg (Adams County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Health's General MRI department seeks a Part-time MRI Technologist to perform routine and advanced MR imaging procedures on Saturdays and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with on-call holiday rotations.

Under physician supervision, you will administer intravenous contrast, ensure patient safety, train new staff, and maintain documentation while meeting ARRT or ARMRIT certification requirements and an accredited radiologic technology program.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 2 years relevant experience required.
• BLS certification required on hire; ARRT MRI or ARMRIT certification on hire.
• Accredited radiologic technology program with MRI training required.

Responsibilities

• Performs MR imaging studies; obtains patient history and explains procedures.
• Administers IV contrast under physician supervision; monitors for reactions.
• Schedules cases in coordination with other exams.
• Positions and transfers patients and ensures comfort.
• Maintains MRI safety practices and proper documentation.
• Assists with training of new staff and contributes to quality processes.

Skills

Health care

Patient care

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

BLS (Required)

ARRT MRI Certification (Required)

ARMRIT Certification (Optional)

Job description

Job Description

Department: General MRI

Schedule

Part time, Day/Evening (48 hours biweekly)

Hours: Saturday and Sunday (8a-8p)

Rotations: On call holidays (1 per year)

General Summary

Performs routine and special magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Performs procedures to produce MR images of designated anatomical areas according to established practices and procedures. Performs duties as on call technologist, is able to train new staff, and has passed the MRI advanced level specialty exam as per ARRT.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Performs MR imaging studies; obtains patient history; explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.
• Under the direct supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media. Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.
• Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.
• Positions and transfers patients comfortably.
• Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices MRI safety procedures.
• Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.
• Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
• Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.
• Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas and/or patient rooms.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• High School Diploma or GED Required

Work Experience

• 2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and
• Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire Required or
• Certified MRI Technologist - ARMRIT Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

• Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in MRI procedures. Upon Hire Required