MRI Technologist (Weekend)
Company: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter
Location: Norfolk
Posted on: August 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary
GENERAL SUMMARY
The MRI Technologist (Weekend) works with leadership and
radiologists to provide, enhance and maintain high levels for image
quality and patient safety. 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, 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 a friendly work environment for all staff and communicates
effectively with all personnel.
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.
Provides charge/lead MRI Technologist coverage as trained and
assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.
LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS
Registered Technologist with one year experience in a
Radiology/Diagnostic modality required.
Certification as Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist by
the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required.
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MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Proficient with MRI principles and procedures as well as operation
and maintenance MRI Scanners. -
Interpersonal skills necessary for effective communications and
team work with physicians, clinical personnel, multiple
departments, and patients/families. -
Analytical skills necessary to determine best method of providing
requested radiographs based on the individual case and basic
technical principles, ensuring clear undistorted radiographs.
CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of
hire.
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
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Additional Information CHKDHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Keywords: Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter, Norfolk , MRI Technologist (Weekend), Other , Norfolk, Virginia
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