MRI Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging – Northern Ohio Imaging Center; PRN

MRI Technologist – Diagnostic Imaging – Northern Ohio Imaging Center (PRN)

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At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.

The MRI Tech is responsible for daily modality operations. They perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) according to established protocols and work closely under the direction of the Radiologist and other physicians. They are also expected to contribute to the training and onboarding of new employees and assist in supervision of MRI students.

• Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload.
• Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Properly positions the patient on the MRI scanning cradle to obtain desired anatomic position; inputs patient information and selects scan parameters for specific exam; scans patients according to established protocol and physician request; performs IV injections and has knowledge of use and care of existing IV’s; administers magnetic contrast agents specific to procedure; manipulates images using a wide variety of available computer functions to optimally visualize desired anatomy;
  
  performs quality assurance tests as specified by department protocol; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency as required for the department.
• Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient , and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed; explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable); properly screens all patients for metal safety; ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services;
  
  troubleshoots equipment during malfunction in absence of service engineer and reports malfunction to radiology maintenance/supervisor.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff.
• Participates in performance improvement projects; assists department in achieving successful results in all federal, state and local agency audits.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Maintains controlled access to the magnet room and Zone 2, 3 and 4.
• QC duties/maintenance of QC.
• Works closely with other modalities and departments.
• Oversees quality control duties and maintenance of quality control.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

• Certification and Registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology with Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (required, or must within one year of hire).
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required;…