MAGNETIC RESONANCE (MRI) SAFETY OFFICER

Description

WHAT IT'S LIKE AT SGMC HEALTH

Purpose. No matter your role or area that you work in, at SGMC Health we are collectively working towards goals that will make our community a better place.

Excellence. We strive to do the right thing the right way, are accountable in all we do, require competence of our people, and are compassionate in our service.

Team Spirit. We encourage team effort, support personal and professional development, acknowledge individual talents and skills, and support innovation and empowerment.

Award Winning Performance. We are committed to providing the best care possible and we are proud to be recognized locally, statewide, and nationally for the exceptional care that our staff provides.

WHY YOU WILL LOVE SGMC HEALTH

SGMC has great benefit options, depending on the role that you are going into– including healthcare, supplementary benefits, ways to save for the future, opportunities for career advancement, and opportunities to expand your skill set. Some of these great benefit options are listed below:

• Low Healthcare Insurance Premiums
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee discounts
• Company paid life insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Cancer Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• On-the-job training and skills development
• Opportunities for growth and advancement
• Employee Assistance Program

JOB LOCATION : Smith Northview Campus

DEPARTMENT: SNH - MRI

SCHEDULE: Full Time, 8 HR Day Shift, 7a-3:30p M-F

POSITION SUMMARY

The Magnetic Resonance (MRI) Safety Officer (MRSO) oversees MRI safety practices within the organization by performing a variety of duties in administering and overseeing safety for all patients, staff, and visitors entering the MRI environment. The MRSO serves as the leader for Magnetic Resonance safety and collaborates closely with the Chief of Radiology, Director of Medical Imaging and modality lead. The MRSO oversees the safety of MRI equipment, environment, screening processes, and emergency preparedness, while also coordinating MRI safety program patient flow and MRI zone access.

EDUCATION

• Certified by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography required.
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) in Magnetic Resonance (MR) required.
• MRSO certification or ability to obtain within 12 months of hire date into role.

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience working in an imaging environment, working directly with MRI equipment.
• Experience working in both an inpatient and outpatient hospital setting strongly preferred.

• Strong knowledge of MRI safety principles including projectile risk, RF burns, implants, and zoning.
• Ability to enforce MRI safety policies and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with a variety of personnel at all levels within and external to the organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly with, and care for, a diverse population of patients/family units of all ages, variety of cultures, etc.
• Flexible in work schedule, assignments and work load.
• Ability to accurately document clinical information.
• Ability to interpret the policies and procedures of SGMC Health, regulatory agencies’ standards and rules, reimbursement rules, etc.
• Possesses strong clinical skills.

Work will be performed in a clinical MRI environment with exposure to strong magnetic fields. May require on-call support for MRI safety issues. Must be able to perform a combination of clinical and administrative duties. Duties require considerable sitting, standing, stooping bending, lifting (in excess of 50 pounds), pushing objects (wheelchairs, stretchers). Comfortable conditions, subject to irregular schedules, including weekends, exposed to high levels of stress. Work may require exposure to communicable diseases.

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