What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technologist-MRI position at Baptist Memorial Health Care?
Overview
Technologist-MRI 22454
Job Code: 22454
FLSA Status
Job Family: RADIOLOGY
Job Description Title: Technologist-MRI
Job Summary
Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.
Job Responsibilities
Experience
Description
Minimum Required: Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
Preferred/Desired: MRI experience
Education
Description
Minimum Required: Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.
Preferred/Desired: Associates degree in related field
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work
Preferred/Desired: ARRT (MR)
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) or Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT (MR), or Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging by American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required; State license as required
Preferred/Desired: Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) preferred.
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships: No
Technologist-MRI 22454
Job Code: 22454
FLSA Status
Job Family: RADIOLOGY
Job Description Title: Technologist-MRI
Job Summary
Operates radiology equipment and performs routine diagnostic procedures as prescribed by physicians according to established standards and practices in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease.
Job Responsibilities
- Performs radiologic procedures using appropriate technical and safety method as requested by a licensed physician.
- Exercise judgement in selecting and computing settings for each patient.
- Develop an appropriate procedure/treatment plan.
- Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established protocols/guidelines.
- Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures.
- Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Participates in departmental performance improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Collects quality data for monitoring performance improvement.
- Completes assigned goals.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Experience
Description
Minimum Required: Experience as obtained through the completion of a Radiology Technology Program.
Preferred/Desired: MRI experience
Education
Description
Minimum Required: Completion of a formal education program in radiography accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT.
Preferred/Desired: Associates degree in related field
Training
Description
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Description
Minimum Required: Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principles/theory. Utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Demonstrates ability to receive and follow written and oral instructions; ability to plan and organize work
Preferred/Desired: ARRT (MR)
Licensure
Description
Minimum Required: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) or Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT (MR), or Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging by American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT); BLS Certification within 14 days of hire; New graduate will obtain required registry within 120 days as required; State license as required
Preferred/Desired: Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) preferred.
Reporting Relationships
Does this position formally supervise employees? If set to YES, then this position has the authority (delegated) to hire, terminate, discipline, promote or effectively recommend such to manager.
Reporting Relationships: No