MRI Technologist - FT - Overnight (Su-Th)
Company: Doctors Hospital at Renaissance
Location: Edinburg
Posted on: May 13, 2022
Job Description:
Description Position at DHR Health Job Description: MRI
Technologist Formulated: 05-2019Department: RadiologyReviewed by
Senior Human Resources Business Partner: (Date Reviewed)Reports To:
Assistant Director of RadiologyApproved by Director of Human
Resources: (Date Approved) EMPLOYEES FULL NAME:
________________________ FLSA STATUS: Exempt Non-Exempt MISSION
STATEMENT: Our Mission is to improve the well-being of those we
serve with a commitment to excellence: every patient, every
encounter, every time. VISION: Our Vision is to create a
world-class health system to advance medicine and increase access
for the communities we serve by empowering caregivers to heal
through compassion, knowledge, innovation, integrated care and
excellence. POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for performing all MRI
procedures in a timely manner. Performs procedures according to the
physician's orders. As a member of the Radiology team, the MRI
Technologist is responsible for working collaboratively with other
members to assure the safe and accurate delivery of patient care.
POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:
- Graduate of an accredited radiology or magnetic resonance (MR)
program required.
- Must be American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
eligible upon graduation.
- Radiology Program graduate:
- Current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
general certification within three (3) months of hire
required.
- Current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
MRI certification within twelve (12) months of hire preferred.
- Current State of Texas license (TMB) preferred.
- Magnetic Resonance (MR) Program Graduate:
- Current American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
MRI certification required within twelve (12) months of hire
required.
- American Heart Association BLS certification required.
- American Heart Association ACLS and PALS recommended.
- Must be sensitive to cultural and bilingual issues.
- Secretarial experience and organizational skills are
necessary.
- Good verbal and written communication skills required.
- Ability to read, write, and speak English required. Spanish
preferred.
- Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of
nursing, administration, and physicians.
- Computer knowledge required. JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:
- At least two (2) years of hospital experience as a Radiologic
Technologist or CT/MRI Technologist preferred.
- Able to demonstrate high degree of competency and experience
with MRI procedures.
- Demonstrates accuracy, and the ability to closely follow
established procedures.
- Requires reasoning ability and good independent judgment.
- Requires working with frequent interruptions.
- Must project a professional image. POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:
- Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively
communicating them to others.
- Considers mission, vision and values in developing services,
standards and practices
- Prepares necessary supplies and equipment for scheduled
procedures.
- Performs necessary quality control and maintenance on
equipment.
- Responsible for the care and cleanliness of equipment,
supplies, and work area.
- Responsible for performing all MRI radiological procedures in a
timely manner as per procedure protocols, optimizing imaging
protocols to produce diagnostic-quality images.
- Accurately comprehends and interprets verbal orders and
directions.
- Assumes responsibility for the collection and processing of
patient specimens.
- Completes accurate documentation on patient records according
to policy.
- Able to perform the necessary functions on the facility's
computer systems.
- Insures exams are verified and completed in PACS and RIS
systems.
- Responsible for training MRI technologists with the appropriate
procedure protocols.
- Confirms that equipment and supplies are MRI compatible.
- Adheres to MRI safety zones and conducts appropriate MRI
screening process per policies and procedures.
- Maintain Texas Department of Health (TDH), American College of
Radiology (ACR), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS),
and Joint Commission standards.
- Maintain equipment and procedure competencies.
- Able to operate all appropriate clinical equipment in a safe
and appropriate manner.
- Complete and update all employment requirements, including
continuing education (i.e. HealthStream), Employee Health, and
Radiology Competencies, Credentials, etc.
- Responsible for earning and submitting 10 Category A credits of
continuing education related to MRI annually.
- Passing of a registry does not constitute CE credits.
- Call is required.
- Other duties as assigned. LINES OF RESPONSIBILITES:
- MRI Coordinator/Tech Supervisor2. Radiology Supervisor3.
Radiology Manager
- Asst. Director of Radiology5. Director of Radiology6. VP of
Imaging Services CUSTOMER SERVICE: Provide excellent customer
service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend
the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service
Principals including: Compassion, Accountability, Respect,
Excellence through Knowledge and Safety & Social Conscience. AGE
SPECIFIC: Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and
skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the
patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must
demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over
the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of
the patients status and interpret the appropriate information
needed to identify each patients requirement relative to his or her
age. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA): A.Essential
Duties:Indicated by bold print within performance standards,
preceding individual numbered criteria. The following table
provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but
not limited to, this position: Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs,
from the floor to shoulder height. YesKneelingYesMust be able to
assist other employees with lifting more than 20
lbs.YesWalkingYesLight/moderate carrying up to 20
lbs.YesStanding/SquattingYesStraight pullingYesSittingYesPulling
hand over handYesPushingYesRepeated
bendingYesStooping/BendingYesReaching above shoulderYesClimbing
StairsYesSimple graspingYesClimbing LaddersNoDual simultaneous
graspingYesDepth Perceptions neededYesAbility to seeYesIdentify
ColorsYesOperating office equipmentYesTwistingYesOperating
mechanical equipmentYesCrawlingNoAbility to read and
writeYesAbility to CountYesAbility to hear verbal communication
without aidYesOperating Personal VehicleYesAbility to comprehend
written/verbal communicationYesOther: Ability to deal with
stressYesOSHA CategoryIIIB.Working Conditions: The individual
spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment
with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather
conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The
position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body
fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells
from cleansing agents. C.Occupational Exposure: This position has
minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an
OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or
hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter
potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these
duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform
or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be
potentially exposed in some other way. D.Aptitudes:HIGH123456LOW
Intelligence: General learning ability: The ability to catch on or
understand instructions and underlying principles. Ability to
reason and make judgments. 3 Verbal:Ability to understand meanings
of words and ideas associated with them, and to use them
effectively. To comprehend language, to understand relationships
between words, and to understand meanings of whole sentences and
paragraphs. To present information or ideas clearly. 3
Numerical:Ability to perform arithmetic operations quickly and
accurately. 2 Spatial:Ability to comprehend forms in space and
understands relationships of plane and solid objects. Frequently
described as the ability to visualize objects or two or three
dimensions, or to think visually of geometric forms. 2 Form
Perception:Ability to perceive pertinent details and objects or in
pictorial or graphic material to make visual comparisons and
discriminations and see slight differences in shapes and shadings
of figures and widths and lengths of lines. 3 Clerical
Perception:Ability to receive pertinent details and verbal or
tabular material. To observe differences in copy, to proofread
words and numbers, and to avoid perceptual errors in arithmetic
computation. 2 Motor Coordination: Ability to coordinate eyes and
hands to fingers rapidly and accurately in making precise movements
with speed. Ability to make a movement response accurately and
quickly. 3 Finger Dexterity:Ability to move hands easily and
skillfully. To work with fingers in placing and turning motions. 3
Manual Dexterity:Ability to move hands easily and skillfully. To
work with hands in placing and turning motions. 3 Eye-Hand-Foot
Coordination:Ability to move the hand and foot coordinately with
each other in accordance with visual stimuli. 3 Color
Discrimination:Ability to perceive and respond to similarities or
differences in colors, shapes, or other values of the same or
different color. To identify a particular color, or to recognize
harmonious or contrasting color combinations, or to match color
adequately. 3 I have read and reviewed my job description with my
supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to
perform. TMB certification will be completed within _________ time
frame of hire/transfer date. ARRT certification will be completed
within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date. Employee
Signature:________________________________Date:____________________
Transfer/Hire Date Effective: ________________________.DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature
and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this
work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and
responsibilities. DHR leadership reserves the right to amend and
change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs
as necessary.
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