What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist - PRN position at orthotalent?
Facility: OrthoIndy, West Lafayette, IN
Department: OIH MRI
Shift Details: PRN weekdays. PRN eligibility requires working a minimum of three shifts per six week schedule. Eligible to join our 401K with generous match after 90 days of service!
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At OrthoIndy, we provide leading-edge bone, joint, spine and muscle care from 22 locations throughout Central Indiana, staying true to our mission and our patients by offering a full range of procedures and treatment options. We have over 100 physicians in our practice and we continue to be one of the most highly respected and trusted orthopedic practices in the Midwest. OrthoIndy has received national recognition for patient safety and orthopedic excellence and our philosophy is a physician-owned hospital model where patients experience superior service, safety and patient satisfaction because physicians are involved in every aspect of your care. OrthoIndy is also the official orthopedic provider for the Indiana Pacers and Indiana Fever.
General Statement of Duties:
The MRI Technologist performs scans for diagnostic purposes as directed by Physician protocols at all locations, covering varying shifts, including call shifts, as needed. The position performs procedures according to Physician orders in the patient’s chart or per prescription on outpatients. The MR CT Technologist ensures professional standards are met, provides excellent patient care, and maintains current relevant licensing and certifications.
Essential Duties:
- Performs routine and advanced MR procedures. Positions patients, adjusts equipment and selects proper scanning protocols on an individual patient basis following established procedures with minimal amount of supervision or need for repeated scans.
- Screens patients and provides information relevant to the procedure. Evaluates patient condition in order to adequately perform MR exams.
- Informs and explains procedure to be performed and what is expected in terms of his/her cooperation.
- Inserts angiocath. Performs blood draws and injects contrast as warranted by the exam.
- Observes vital signs of the patient during the scan and assists if emergent care is needed.
- Assists with daily issues that are relevant to work flow, equipment and patient care including; assisting with daily quality assurance, stocking of medical and MR supplies, and cleanliness of MRI coils and scanning room
- Ensures the safety of the patient and all staff personnel who enter the MRI room.
Requirements:
- Associate's Degree in related field required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
- 1-2 years experience required
- American Registry of Radiological Technologists certification required, Indiana State Radiologic Technology license required, Magnetic Reasoning
OrthoIndy is an Equal Opportunity Employer