Technologist-MRI at Baptist Memorial Health Jonesboro, AR

Baptist Memorial Health; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health in Jonesboro, AR, seeks an MRI Technologist to perform radiologic procedures with MR expertise, ensuring optimal results.

Candidates must be ARRT(R) registered, have BLS within 30 days of hire, and ideally hold ARRT(MR). A 6-month MRI experience is required to meet MRI competencies by the end of orientation.

Qualifications

• ARRT(R) license required.
• MR registry preferred.
• BLS certification required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of radiologic principals/theory and uses the appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures.
• Develops and implements the procedure/treatment plan per hospital protocols.
• Completes required documentation to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, rooms and work areas in a neat, safe condition for patient/staff safety.
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities to ensure high-quality patient care.
• Completes assigned goals.

Skills

Basic computer literacy

Education

ARRT(R) required

ARRT(MR) preferred

BLS certification within 30 days

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results.
• Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
• Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines.
• Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
• Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
• Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards.
• Completes assigned goals.

Specifications

Experience

• 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all MRI competencies at the end of orientation period.

Education

• Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists ARRT ( R) required.
• Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date.

Special Skills

• Basic computer literacy skills.

Licensure

• ARRT(R);BLS CERTIFICATION ARRT(MR) WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;NEW GRADUATE WHO WILL OBTAIN REQUIRED REGISTRY WITHIN 60 DAYS OF HIRE;STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED

Reporting Relationships

• Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
• No

Work Environment

Functional Demands

• Label
• Short Description
• Full Description
• Sedentary Very light energy
• Lift 10lbs. box overhead. Lift and carry 15lbs. Push/pull 20lbs. level cart Light Moderate energy level
• Lift and carry 25-35lbs. Push/pull 50-100lbs. (ie. empty bed, stretcher) Medium High energy level
• Lift and carry 40-50lbs. Push/pull +/- 150-200lbs. (Patient on bed, stretcher) Lateral transfer 150-200lbs. (ie. Patient) Heavy Very high energy
• Lift over 50lbs. Carry 80lbs. a distance of 30 feet. Push/pull > level 200lbs. (ie. Patient on bed, stretcher). Lateral transfer or max assist sit to stand transfer.

Functional Demands Rating: Medium

Activity Level Throughout Workday

Physical Activity Requirements - Sitting Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Standing Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Walking Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Carry objects Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Push/Pull Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Twisting Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Bending Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Forward Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Reaching Overhead Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Squat/Kneel/Crawl Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Wrist position deviation Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Pinching/fine motor activities Occasional

Physical Activity Requirements - Keyboard use/repetitive motion Continuous

Physical Activity Requirements - Taste or smell

Physical Activity Requirements - Talk or hear Continuous

Sensory Requirements

Color Near Vision Far Vision Depth Perception Hearing Discrimination Accurate

Near Vision: Accurate

Far Vision: Accurate

Depth Perception: Moderate

Hearing: Discrimination: Accurate

Environmental Requirements

Blood-Borne Pathogens: Anticipated

Chemical: Anticipated

Airborne Communicable Diseases: Anticipated

Extreme Temperatures: Not Anticipated

Radiation: Anticipated

Uneven Surfaces or Elevations: Not Anticipated

Extreme Noise Levels: Not Anticipated

Dust/Particular Matter: Not Anticipated

Other: