MRI Technologist
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: August 28, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY
The MRI Technologist works with leadership and radiologists to
provide, enhance and maintain high levels for image quality and
patient safety. This position operates the magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI) equipment to produce images of the body for
diagnostic purposes. - Reports to department leadership. -
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Performs and assists with MRI examinations and procedures under the
direction of a Radiologist to produce exams which are used in
medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological
conditions or lesions within the body.
Follows established policies, procedures, exam protocols and
regulations to promote patient safety and ensure a safe working
environment in both modalities. - -
Provides services to support inpatient, Emergency Department (ED)
and outpatient imaging with ability to perform specialty imaging
procedures (abnormal anatomy, congenital cardiac, and fetal
imaging).
Works in conjunction with the Sedation and Anesthesia departments
to facilitate and ensure timely placement of add-on/stat/urgent
examinations.
Assists and supports orientation and training of organizational
staff, students, department personnel and new employees related to
safety, patient preparations, job roles and proper procedures.
Provides and promotes a friendly work environment for all staff
while communicating effectively with all personnel and departments.
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Assures customer satisfaction (interdepartmental, community and
patient/family) with services. -
Evaluates MRI images for technical quality.
Maintains and monitors MRI zoning to ensure safety for staff and
patients.
Seeks guidance from management for unusual or unanticipated
circumstances that require deviation from financial/operational
policies, protocols and standards of practice.
Supports successful onboarding, orientations, training of new MRI
modality team members.
Provides charge/lead MRI Technologist coverage as trained and
assigned.
Performs all other duties as assigned. -
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Required Licenses and/or Certifications
Certification as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologist by
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required
at the time of hire.
Registered Technologist (R.T.) by the American Registry of
Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required at the time of hire.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) training required at time of
hire or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Required Education and Experience
Completion of a program and/or training from an accredited School
of Radiologic Technology required.
One year experience in a Radiology and/or Diagnostic modality
required.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in MRI principles and procedures as well as operation
and maintenance of MRI Scanners required.
Must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as
well as, the ability to interact and work as a team with
physicians, clinical personnel, multiple departments,
patients/families and diverse individuals.
Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to determine best method
of providing requested radiographs based on the individual case and
basic technical principles, ensuring clear undistorted
radiographs.
Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able
to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid
environment.
Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with attention
to detail and commitment to data accuracy.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees in this job classification perform Laboratory,
Radiological, Diagnostic or Imaging procedures in a healthcare
environment with moderate exposure to hazards such as excess noise,
dust, odors or extremes in temperature. - Potential exposure to
communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous materials,
radiation, radio nucleotides, medicinal preparations, body fluids
and other conditions common to the healthcare environment. -
Following proper safety and health procedures reduces potential for
personal harm or injury. - Moderate adverse working conditions due
to the need to perform diagnostic testing and patient care
procedures.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Additional Information CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter, Norfolk , MRI Technologist, Other , Norfolk, Virginia
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