What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Odyssey Information Services?
MULTIPLE OPENINGS
Schedule: Various shifts (AM, PM, Nights). Options include:
o Fri–Sun: 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. or 8 p.m. – 8 a.m.
o Mon–Fri: 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
o Other shifts may also be available and can be discussed during interviews.
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist I position works independently to complete a variety of routine MR procedures. This position provides direct assistance to physicians with all diagnostic and special MR procedures.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
• Performs routine MRI, MRA procedures.
• Optimizes protocols to provide better patient care, image quality and patient experience. This includes positioning, physiology, procedure preparation, and technical factors.
• Assists physicians during diagnostic or special procedures, including assisting with sterile technique.
• Follows all MR safety policy and procedures accordingly.
• Maintains proper sterile techniques for procedures.
• Reports near misses and inputs errors promptly into appropriate hospital patient safety reporting system to improve processes and identify trends.
• Performs weekly imaging equipment quality control (QC) ensuring all imaging equipment is in safe working order prior to use.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to observe and proactively address patient reactions (i.e. medications) or potential outcomes and obtains assistance, as appropriate.
• Provides accurate and complete documentation of patient procedures. Enters charges at the time service is delivered.
KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
• Completion of MRI training program
LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS
• American Heart Association (BLS)
• Must be MRI certified or MRI registry-eligible at the time of hire.
- Registry-eligible candidates are required to obtain MRI certification through the American Registry of Radiologic (ARRT) or an equivalent certifying (ex. ARMRIT) body within six (6) months of hire.
WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT
• Work attire is scrubs.
• Equipment you will be using: MR units of various vendors, Contrast injectors, Electronic Health Record, PACS
• Employee may be asked to travel to other local/nearby campuses.
• Employees are required to participate in call, weekend, holiday and disaster team rotations to include emergencies and severe weather.
• May be exposed to such occupational hazards as communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens, ionizing & non-ionizing radiation, hazardous medications and disoriented or combative patients or others.
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
