MRI Technologist PRN - Lincoln

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Schedule Details/Additional Information Variable - PRN position, filling in as needed. Rotating call and holidays.

• Department: 36311 Atrium Health Lincoln - MRI
• Status:
  Part time
• Benefits Eligible:
  No
• Hours Per Week: 4
• Schedule Details/Additional Information:
  Variable - PRN position, filling in as needed. Rotating call and holidays.
• Pay Range: $42.00 - $42.00

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In July 2010, Atrium Health Lincoln Opened a Brand New 101-bed Hospital And Medical Office Building At 433 McAlister Road. From The Beginning, The Beautiful Contemporary Facility Was Designed, Planned And Constructed With The Community In Mind. Many Of The Hospital’s Unique Features And Programs Support This Vision Including

• A link to local history with the building’s exterior, which contains 300,000 reclaimed bricks from a portion of the Belding-Hausman Mill
• A 1.2-mile public walking trail that encircles the campus, winding past ponds and through natural wooded areas left intact on the land
• A collaboration by three artists called “A Sense of Place” that depicts the evolution of the original farmland on which the hospital is situated into a place of healing

Check out this video if interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities:
Atrium Health Radiology – Live Meaningfully - You Tube

The MRI Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates MRI Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Performs basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary. Assists in “code blue” procedures during medical emergencies.
• Performs MRI scanning and assists Physicians/PA during invasive procedures. Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with blood borne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members. Follows appropriate radiation safety standards
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment…