MRI Technologist

Department: 36311 Wilkes Medical Center - MRI Status:
Full time Benefits Eligible:
Yes Hours Per Week: 36 Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekend days, flexible schedule 32-36 hours, cover day shifts as needed. On call holiday rotation.

Pay Range: $35.50 - $53.25

Sign-On Bonus:
Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements

Position Highlights:
Sign-On Bonus:
Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirements

Location:

Wilkes Medical Center, Wilkes, NCShift

Schedule:

Weekend Position

• Day 1 Health Coverage:
  Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.
• Generous PTO:
  Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Retirement:
  Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program
• Other benefits and more (Total Rewards)

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Active enrollment in an MRI ARRT registry eligible or ARMRIT program required.
• MRI registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• BLS

• 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 that can create significant exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adheres to the…