Acute Care MRI Technologist - MRI Night

MRI Technologist

Position Status:
Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift (United States of America)

Hours per week: 36

A Brief Overview Operates MRI equipment and performs MRI procedures in a hospital setting by performing the following duties.

• 1 year MRI experience. Preferred

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI - ARRT Preferred
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
• Radiography - ARRT Required

• Perform MRI procedures by preparing and positioning patient for diagnostic imaging procedures including high acuity ICU, ED, Stroke and Trauma patients.
• Assists radiologist in examinations and procedures as needed.
• Prepare patients with pacemakers for MRI exams including assisting with placing the patient in Safe Scan mode for patient safety.
• Assist Anesthesiologist when performing MRI exams on sedated patients by setting up anesthesia machine and monitors.
• Maintain knowledge of MRI Compatible IV pumps to transfer meds prior to moving patient into scan room.
• Measures and administers contrast media.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer, typing cards to stamp films, and ordering departmental supplies.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

Required for All Jobs

• Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
• Performs other duties as assigned

Patient Facing Options

• Position is Patient Facing

Remote Work Guidelines

• Workspace is a quiet and distraction-free allowing the ability to comply with all security and privacy standards.
• Stable access to electricity and a minimum of 25mb upload and internet speed.
• Dedicate full attention to the job duties and communication with others during working hours.
• Adhere to break and attendance schedules agreed upon with supervisor.
• Abide by Stormont Vail's Remote Worker Policy and will review and acknowledge the Remote Work Agreement annually.

Remote Work Capability

• On-Site;
  No Remote

Scope

• No Supervisory Responsibility
• No Budget Responsibility

Physical Demands

• Balancing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Carrying:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Climbing (Ladders):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Climbing (Stairs):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crawling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Crouching:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Automatic):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Driving (Standard):
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Feeling:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Grasping (Fine Motor):
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Grasping (Gross Hand):
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Handling:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours
• Hearing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Kneeling:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Lifting:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours up to 50 lbs
• Operate Foot Controls:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Pulling:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Pushing:
  Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Forward):
  Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Reaching (Overhead):
  Frequently 3-5 Hours up to 25 lbs
• Repetitive Motions:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Sitting:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Standing:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Stooping:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Talking:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Walking:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours

Physical Demand Comments:
Due to the potential hazardous work environment, an employee must be able to safely enter the magnet room.

Working Conditions

• Burn:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Chemical:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Combative Patients:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Dusts:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Electrical:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Explosive:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Extreme Temperatures:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Infectious Diseases:
  Occasionally 1-3 Hours
• Mechanical:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Needle Stick:
  Rarely less than 1 hour
• Noise/Sounds:
  Occasion…