MRI Technologist — Diagnostic Imaging — Lorain Market

Overview

Imaging positions at Mercy Lorain Hospital reward you with benefits and opportunities for growth.

• A $25,000 sign on bonus for full time new hires
• Referral bonus incentive programs
• Competitive paid time off accrual
• Excellent health benefits through UMR
• Competitive tuition assistance for continued career growth
• And more

• Job: MRI Technologist – Lorain Market
• Shift/
  
  Schedule:
  
  Full Time, scheduled for 40 weekly hours;
  Shift times include Days/Evenings
• Work Locations:
  Lorain Hospital & Northern Ohio Imaging Center (Elyria, OH)

The MRI Tech is responsible for daily modality operations. They perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) according to established protocols and work 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.
• Positions the patient on the MRI scanning cradle to obtain the desired anatomic position; inputs patient information and selects scan parameters; scans patients according to established protocol and physician request; performs IV injections and has knowledge of use and care of existing IVs; administers magnetic contrast agents specific to procedure; manipulates images with available computer functions to optimally visualize anatomy; performs quality assurance tests as specified by department protocol;
  
  maintains clinical competency as required.
• Demonstrates direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient  related information, explaining procedures, preparing patient history and consent where applicable, screening for metal safety, ensuring comfort, privacy, and safety, monitoring patient condition and equipment, and reporting changes to radiology staff.
• Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff.
• Participates in performance improvement projects and assists the department in audits.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences in line with established protocols and data acquisition parameters.
• Maintains controlled access to the magnet room and designated zones (Zone 2, 3 and
  4).
• Quality control duties and collaboration with other modalities and departments.
• Oversees quality control and maintenance activities as needed.

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

• MRI Registry from an accredited organization (ARRT) or ARMRIT (required)
• State licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (required at hire for some locations; preferred at hire or prior to independent patient care elsewhere)

OR

• Certification and Registration with ARRT in Diagnostic Radiology (required), Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), ARRT(S), Registered Nuclear Medicine Technologist (NMTCB)
• Advanced MRI Registry (MR) preferred or must obtain within two years
• State licensure (preferred, unless required by the state where the job is performed)
• BLS Basic Life Support, American Heart Association (preferred at hire; required prior to independent patient care at some locations)

Associate's from an ARRT accredited institute (preferred)

1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting (preferred)

• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) (preferred)
• PACS (preferred)

• Neonates (0-4 weeks)
• Infants (1-12 months)
• Pediatrics (1-12 years)
• Adolescents (13-17 years)
• Adults (18-64 years)
• Geriatrics (65 years and older)

• Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads
• Exposure to physical altercations and verbal abuse
• Exposure to high noise levels and bright lights
• Exposure to limited hazardous substances or body fluids
• Exposure to human blood and other potentially infectious materials
• Periods of constant interruptions
• General office environment
• Travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather
• Prolonged periods of working alone
• Must exercise universal precautions, use PPE, and follow infection control policies

• Logical thinking and problem solving
• Critical thinking
• Organization and documentation skills
• Medical terminology
• Flexibility and adaptability
• Ability to educate patients and assist physicians/patients with examinations
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Follows OSHA standards and universal precautions

• Competitive pay,…