MRI Technologist - Casual​/Nights

## MRI Technologist
- Casual
- Days/Nights Apply locations:
Methodist Hospital
- Omaha, NEtime type:
Part time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
JR115727
** Why work for Nebraska Methodist Health System?
** At Nebraska Methodist Health System, we focus on providing exceptional care to the communities we serve and people we employ. We call it The Meaning of Care – a culture that has and will continue to set us apart. It’s helping families grow by making each delivery special, conveying a difficult diagnosis with a compassionate touch, going above and beyond for a patient’s needs, or giving a high five when a patient beats a disease or conquers a personal health challenge.

We offer competitive pay, excellent benefits and a great work environment where all employees are valued! Most importantly, our employees are part of a team that makes a real difference in the communities we live and work in.
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* Job Summary:

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* Location:

Nebraska Methodist Hospital  Address: 8303 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE

Work Schedule:

Casual, as needed.
The MRI technologist performs and assists with diagnostic MRI applications. To use technology to create high definition, three-dimensional pictures of organs and tissues inside the body that will allow physicians to diagnose patients.
** Responsibilities:**#
** Essential Job Functions
** Quality & Safety
* Follows manufacture's recommendations for quality control of imaging equipment.
* Practices appropriate communication skills to the patient to enhance the quality and timeliness of the performed exam.
* Adjust communication style to age and comprehension of the patient to ensure high quality images and exams.
* Understands and implements the appropriate computer processes to optimize image and exam quality.
* Ability to apply clinical imaging protocols and positioning techniques specific to the pediatric patient.
* Regularly evaluates patient positioning and image quality during exam to ensure proper technique is applied per Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) department standards.
* Maintains applicable logs and required documentation as it relates to policy and procedure.
* For MJE:
Uses Cerner, Powerscribe, and PACS consistently and effectively to document and complete all tasks.
* For NMH:
Uses Cerner to exam manage and film track consistently and effectively to eliminate rework.
* Participates in image quality and process improvement initiatives routinely.
* Maintains a clean and safe work environment at all times.
* Routinely screens the patient for safety precautions, educates them on the exam to be performed, and documents in the electronic medical record (EMR) or Radiology Information System (RIS).
* Routinely educates and screens all ancillary staff and visitors regarding the magnet environment and applies appropriate policy and procedure.
* Provides timely response to a call or page from the Hospital regarding an emergency exam when on active on-call status.
* Adheres to the department on-call policy and uses appropriate communication to ancillary staff and the Radiologist during the on-call process.
* Uses and understands the process and procedure for transmitting images for the Teleradiology services.

Heightened Focus on Efficiency
* Understands and implements the most appropriate imaging protocol for the ordered exam to demonstrate the anatomy and pathology to the Radiologist's expectation.
* Communicates pertinent information to the Radiologist for assisting with appropriate patient and protocol management.
* Applies accurate positioning techniques to ensure appropriate visualization of anatomical structures for diagnostic interpretation by the Radiologist.
* Actively uses continuing education opportunities to enhance clinical competency.
* Understands and performs the appropriate…