MRI Technologist - MRI
Health First
*POSITION SUMMARY:*
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To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: Being committed to the Health First I CARE Values: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Excellence; Being engaged and contributing to a positive and productive work environment; Producing quality images; Following all HF, hospital and departmental protocols in a professional, memorable and timely manner; Mentoring the technical development of co-workers and students within a team concept.
*PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITIES:*
* Maintain a safe environment for patients/customers, team members and yourself.
* Ensure the correct procedure is performed on the correct patient by verifying two forms of patient identification on “Every Patient / Every Time”.
* Perform “time out” process prior to starting any invasive procedure.
* Adhere to MRI Safety policies, procedures and guidelines.
* Knowledge regarding location of emergency equipment/supplies and how to use such equipment/supplies.
* Familiar with the Health First Emergency Kardex and responsibilities in relation to specified emergent codes.
* Responsible for hurricane preparedness and your duties as a Health First associate.
* Follow Infection Control policies and procedures; practice aseptic and sterile techniques.
* Effectively document and communicate pertinent and required information.
* Report malfunctioning equipment to the appropriate department, fellow associate and management in a timely manner.
* Accurately complete all required documentation/forms – written/electronic (ex: patient history, pregnancy, IV contrast, procedural consent, MAR, safety portal, medication reconciliation, PACS.
* Review exam orders from medical charts and/or prescriptions prior to performing an exam.
* Obtain pertinent patient history from the requisition, the patient, the medical chart or other sources
* Perform procedure protocols, produce images consistent with image quality standards and follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to Joint Commission/ACR standards.
* Properly position patients and uses appropriate technique.
* Assure that exam rooms are clean, neat, stocked and disinfected; and that equipment is clean, disinfected and ready for the next patient encounter.
* Follow proper image retrieval and file processes.
* Participate in quality initiatives and offer suggestions for departmental improvements including departmental protocols, policies, and procedures.
* Accept additional responsibilities to assist with reaching departmental goals/initiatives.
* Attend staff meetings/in-services as required. Reads and signs off on all staff meeting minutes as required.
* Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
*QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:*
* Certified and Registered in Radiography or Radiation Therapy by the ARRT – must maintain certification and registration at all time or
* Certified and Registered in Nuclear Medicine Technology by the ARRT or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) – must maintain certification and registration at all time or
* Certified and Registered in Sonography by ARRT or in any sonography-related modality by the ARDMS (American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography) – must maintain certification and registration at all time
* Must either be Crossed-Trained in MRI or successfully complete a formal education program in Magnetic Resonance Imaging that is meet the ARRT’s structured education requirement and clinical experience requirement.
* Advanced ARRT (MRI) examination obtained within two (2) years of hire/transfer.
* Prior MRI experience preferred.
* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
* Computer – related skills deemed pertinent for optimal technical performance.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Ability to report to department within 30 minutes when on call
*PHYSICAL DEMANDS:*
* Able to walk, bend, stoop, reach, and lift throughout their shift.
* Able to move, lift, or position patients as required.
* Able to push wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds.
* Dependable and flexible in relation to covering required shifts.
* Able to lift up to 40 pounds unassisted, several times per day.
* Able to wear lead aprons for extended periods of time.
*MENTAL DEMANDS:*
* Able to work effectively and efficiently in a stressful work environment.
* Able to respond to life threatening situations.
* Ability to multi-task.
* Demonstrate critical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
* Exhibit professional code of conduct and ethical principles.
* Demonstrate strong organizational skills and the ability to relate well to all customers
**Job:** **Radiology*
**Organization:** **Palm Bay Hospital*
**Title:** *MRI Technologist - MRI*
**Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Palm Bay*
**Requisition ID:** *076573*
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