MRI Technologist - $10,000 Sign on Bonus

JOB SUMMARY:

• Assumes department responsibilities and maintains a standard of care to ensure the patient receives the best possible care and quality examinations while in our department; thus aiding the physician in accurate assessment and timely diagnosis. Staff must adhere to the ARRT code of ethics and must model Brodstone Healthcare’s mission, vision, and values.

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

1. Adheres to Brodstone Healthcare’s Mission, Vision and Values.
2. Adheres to Brodstone Healthcare’s Standards of Behavior.
3. Assist with pulling data from different hospital systems for reporting.
4. Must be able to work in the MRI environment and be cleared of any medical magnetic implants.
5. Perform Patient screenings.
6. Look up implants for MRI Safety.
7. Perform QC Tests.
8. Obtain any informed consent and check to be sure insurance authorization has been completed.
9. Positions patient on examining table and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
10. Responsible for transmitting exams into PACs, editing exams, and resolving quality assurance issues within the PACs system related to the exams they are performing.
11. Views images that are taken and determines whether or not they are of optimum quality for radiologist’s interpretation.
12. Clarifies nurses’ questions about patient orders for exams, preps for particular exams, and organizes stat work.
13. Obtains stat readings as designated by exam from the radiologist and relays the information to the nurse or doctor via telephone or computer.
14. Maintains Diagnostic Imaging services in accordance with standards established by the hospital and with state, local and federal standards which may apply.
15. Responsible for retention and destruction of departmental and patient records.
16. Abides by the policies and procedures of the facility.  Standards of conduct in the Compliance Plan and participates in ongoing monitoring of activities with respect to compliance.
17. Attends and participates in departmental meetings / in-services, Brodstone Healthcare quality improvement program, etc.
18. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:

• Required
  • GED or High School Diploma
  • Associates Degree from an approved school of radiology or MRI
• Preferred
  • Bachelor's Degree in Radiology or Medical Diagnostic Imaging

EXPERIENCE:

• Required
  • MRI experience in a healthcare facility

CERTIFICATE, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Required
  • NE or Multi-State Medical Radiographer License