PRN MRI Tech Job Bridgeport area,West Virginia USA,Healthcare

The MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures which are complex and elaborate to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:
For West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland locations:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certification through ARRT or ARMRIT in MRI within 1 year of hire.
West Virginia State Licensure as MRI Technologist or MRI Apprentice, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.
For Pennsylvania locations:
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Certification through ARRT or ARMRIT in MRI within 1 year of hire.
Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure: ARRT Certification in Radiography.
Experience:

One (1) year experience in MRI.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares and explains exams to patients.

Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas.

Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties.

Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer.

Assists physician during specialty exam.

Process exams and make available on PACS.

Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self‑safety practices.

Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff.

Participates in self‑evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans.

Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient.

Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator.

Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods.

Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities.

Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care.

Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees.

Physical Requirements

Extended periods of standing and walking.
Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight.
Carry items of up to 20 lbs.

Working Environment

Works in a strong magnetic field.
May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps.

Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety‑issues, organization skills, communication skills, computer skills, multi‑tasking.
Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time.

Additional

Job Description

This position is weekday dayshift with rotating weekends. The days of the week required to work will be scheduled to meet the needs of the department and may change at the discretion of the manager.

Scheduling

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

0

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non‑Exempt:
United States of America (Non‑Exempt)

Company

UHC United Hospital Center

Cost Center

160 UHC Neuro MRI

Address

327 Medical Park Drive, Bridgeport, West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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