MRI Tech-Certified, Full Time, Weekend Shift/12-hours

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages. Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety. Bonus This position is bonus eligible, click this link for details​. Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality. This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols. Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and then taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after the completion of the exam. Identifies patients using two patient identifiers. Communicates with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and other pertinent clinical history. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering department. Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient. Informs patients and families of delays. Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols. Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms. Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol Implements emergency procedures, as needed. Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job. Enters and records all data accurately and promptly. Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met. Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift. Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students. As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow. Performs other duties as assigned. Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum R equirements Education - Certification Program. Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program Experience - No experience required. In Lieu Of Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements. Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI ; OR ARRT registered in MRI ; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification BLS certified. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Proficient computer skills (database) Data entry skills Mathematical skills Work Shift Weekend Shift (United States of America) Location Oconee Medical Campus Facility 1064 Oconee Memorial Hospital Department 10647123 Magnetic Resonance Imaging Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.