What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist: Full Time Evening- St Mary Medical Center position at Trinity Health Mid-Atlantic?
Employment Type
Full time
Shift
Evening Shift
Description
Requirements:
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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Full time
Shift
Evening Shift
Description
- Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by radiologist.
- Prepares patient for procedure, including metal and surgical screening and pregnancy to assure patient safety in the MRI environment.
- Provides instruction to patient to obtain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
- Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others.
- Operates and performs MRI examinations, selects surface coils, physiologic gating devices and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
- Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate anatomic are of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
- Selects appropriate pulsing sequences with respect to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
- Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, films 1(one) hard copy of study, according to filming protocols, assuring proper identification is evident.
- Labels film jacket and places films in jacket and submits study along with appropriate paperwork for radiologist dictation.
- Maintains patient logbooks; accurately documenting patient name, study, age, weight, ID#, referring physician, if patient is in or outpatient, and contrast amount if patient was injected.
- Documents any unusual circumstance during MRI procedure or with patient in logbook.
- Permanently archives MRI images on optical disc for future retrieval. Label and stores disc for permanent storage.
- Restores previous studies, if patient does not bring previous study.
- Restores and films MRI studies requested for legal medical records.
- Verifies informed Gadolinium injection consent, reviews and initialized prescription and patient screening form.
- Prepares paperwork in proper order for radiologists review.
- Documents In patient and Keystone outpatient information on daily log sheet.
- Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patient during procedures.
- Monitors patient with pulse-oximeter when necessary.
- Understands methods and is capable of performing venipuncture.
- Maintains IV certification
- Practices aseptic technique and universal precautions
- Maintains service logs for MRI systems and generates service calls, when needed. Reports equipment malfunction to Manager.
- Know office procedure as related to MRI.
- Assists in clerical duties when necessary.
- Participate in departments quality assessment and improvement plan
- Maintains credentials and pursues appropriate continuing education.
- Attends all mandatory hospital programs
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
- Logs all patients into daily log book of MR unit performing study on and documents if the patient is an in-patient.
Requirements:
- Professional certifications preferred
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Coverage
- Retirement Savings Program
- Paid Time Off
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Free Parking
- And more!
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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