What are the responsibilities and job description for the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist -Clinic - Includes Sign-on Bonus! position at Fairview Health Services?
Fairview Health Services is looking for an MRI Technologist at our Edina Imaging Center. Come join our team!
This position is eligible for a new hire sign-on bonus up to $6250!
The Clinic MRI Technologist functions independently based on the boundaries of professional practice in performing all major work responsibilities. The Technologist provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of high-quality diagnostic imaging, provides quality age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. The technologist is responsible for performing these responsibilities in accordance with all policy, procedures, and regulatory agency requirements (ARRT).
Position details:
- 0.625FTE - 50 hours worked per two week pay period
- Day shift
- Typical work schedule is: Week 1: Monday Tuesday and Wednesday, 7:30AM to 6:00PM, Week 2: Monday and Tuesday, 7:30AM to 6:00PM
- No weekends, holidays or call!
Benefits: This position is eligible for benefits. This includes medical, dental, vision, HSA, PTO, 403B, tuition reimbursement, and so much more!
About Fairview:
Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University’s deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview’s extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies, and benefit management services.
Apply today to join our 34,000 employees and 5,000 system providers working to build lasting relationships with the people we serve: our patients, our communities, and each other.
Responsibilities Job Description
Maintains and prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes
Performs excellent patient care and verify patient identification and documentation
Performs examinations and identifies relevant data from images accurately
Uses appropriate communication skills to meet patient/family, and other customer needs
Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional
Participates in creating a culture of patient safety
Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness
Communicate with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam
Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol
Applies established professional guidelines and standards to complex, routine, and non-routine diagnostic testing procedures
Ensures patient data integrity and adheres to diagnostic testing protocols/procedures
Accurately documents in compliance with regulatory agency requirements., completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, and billing status changes
Follows infection control guidelines and serves as a resource for other healthcare team members
Responds appropriately to emergent situations
Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving
Assesses the validity of the test results to determine if consistent with changing physiological conditions or if due to possible interfering substances
Acts as a resource for problem-solving resolution
Completed all require continuing education to uphold their imaging licensure
Participates as an active team member
Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives
Cleans and maintains room and supplies
Provides integrated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care.
Contributes to a positive work environment
Performs other duties as assigned
Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines
Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working properly.
Maintains a high level of competency
Follows MRI Safety protocols
Accepts new technology as it’s introduced into the facility
Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations
Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served
Qualifications
Required
- Current Registration with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
- Basic Life support - from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current before date of hire
- Meet MRI Safety Screen requirements
Preferred
- 3 or more years of Technologist experience
- Advanced Certification in MRI
EEO Statement
EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status