What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Yale New Haven Health?
MRI Technologist at Yale New Haven Health
As an MRI Technologist, I perform various radiologic procedures while ensuring adherence to safety guidelines and quality standards. I maintain efficient patient flow through excellent communication and documentation, while demonstrating compassion and empathy towards patients.
OverviewTo be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.Responsibilities
- Must Be Mentally Flexible When Dealing With Coworkers, Students, Radiologists And Other Healthcare Workers.
- Obtains And Assesses A Patient's Pertinent Clinical Information.
- Consistently Produces Diagnostic Quality Radiographs By Using Proper Technical Factors And Patient Positioning.
- Facilitates Efficient Patient Flow.
- Completes, In And Accurate And Timely Manner, All Patient Documentation.
- Shows Empathy And Compassion To Patients At All Times.
- Operates All Equipment Properly And Efficiently, And Under Safe Radiation Guidelines.
- Performs Venopuncture For Contrast Injections, And Can Assess Vital Signs As Needed.
- Maintains Good Communication Amongst Team Members And Other Departments To Maximize Excellent Patient Care.
- Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
- Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
- MUST BE A HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATE OR HAVE A G.E.D; SATISFACTORILY COMPLETED A FORMAL RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM IN AN AMA APPROVED SCHOOL AND MEETS REQUIREMENTS FOR REGISTRY BY THE ARRT.
- TWO (2) TO THREE (3) MONTHS ON THE JOB EXPERIENCE GAINED THROUGH AN ACCREDITED RADIOLOGY TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM.
- MUST HOLD A CURRENT CONNECTICUT STATE LICENSE IN RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY OR OBTAIN LICENSURE AS SOON AS THEY BECOME REGISTERED. MUST BE LICENSED AND REGISTERED WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF DATE OF HIRE. BLS REQUIRED.
- MUST BE A.R.R.T. REGISTERED (R), OR REGISTRY ELIGIBLE.
Keywords:
MRI Technologist, radiologic procedures, patient care, diagnostic imaging, venipuncture, patient documentation, healthcare, radiologic technology, safety guidelines
