Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist - FT, Weekends

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. The MRI Technologist operates MRI equipment independently, producing high-quality images while ensuring optimal patient care for all ages. A key part of the job is screening patients and staff in designated zones to maintain magnet safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform all procedures proficiently, maintaining high quality in positioning, coil selection, and scanning protocols
• Complete imaging studies in a timely manner, charge appropriately, and present to the radiologist for interpretation
• Identify patients using two identifiers and communicate with patients/medical staff regarding MR safety questionnaires and clinical history
• Obtain completed questionnaires and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering the department
• Communicate with appropriate medical staff regarding patient sedation needs and inform patients/families of delays
• Prepare scan room using approved cleaning protocols, discard sharps appropriately, and maintain supplies and linen
• Properly prepare and administer contrast materials within scope of practice as prescribed or by approved protocol
• Implement emergency procedures as needed
• Perform department and hospital-related computer functions, accurately and promptly entering all data
• Exhibit competency in performing quality control tasks for equipment and procedures
• Stay abreast of organizational, affiliate, and departmental changes/updates by checking email each shift
• Provide clinical instruction to staff technologists and students
• Prepare staff schedules and coordinate daily workflow as needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program
• No experience required

Nice to have:

• Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI; OR ARRT registered in MRI; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification
• BLS

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Proficient computer skills (database)
• Data entry skills
• Mathematical skills

About the Company

Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.