Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Evening Shift

Description:

The MRI Technologist I is responsible for reviewing the Physician Order and reason for exam, patient preparation, positioning, and performing MRI imaging of patients.
The MRI Technologist demonstrates an advanced functional knowledge of MRI/MRA and related clinical indicators for exams to be performed.
The MRI Technologists may adjust scanning protocols based on the anatomy/physiology presented during the scan.
The MRI Technologist works closely with MRI leadership and the Radiologist to produce the most diagnostic images possible in accordance with the department protocols. Administers contrast media required per specific diagnostic protocols.
The MRI Technologist may also assist the physician/APP with the performance of MRI-guided invasive procedures. Performs a variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, with integrity and initiative and be able to work with minimum supervision.Perform accurate MR imaging while demonstrating MR safety precautions in an outpatients and inpatient facility.

Evening and day hours. Call rotation shared with fellow Technologists. Senior Staff with the ability to train. Limited coverage to local off sites.

Why Saint Joseph Health System?
Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

What we offer:

• Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD)

At Saint Joseph Health System , our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly, or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

JOB DUTIES
1. Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
2. Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
3. Reviews patient's charts/requisitions and results from previous procedures, records patients' medical information and explain the procedure to be performed on the patient using laymen terms, care, courtesy and tact.
4. Reviews request for MRI procedures, patient history, preparation recommendation, and department guidelines to determine appropriate diagnostic images, anatomical regions to be examined, procedure and protocol to be followed. Interacts with radiologist and referring physicians to ensure that the correct procedure is done.
5. Adjusts, manipulates and control, computerized and digital imaging equipment and accessories demonstrating and applying knowledge of techniques, procedures protocol, processes total body anatomy to provide studies for interpretation.
6. Screens patient for safety when receiving IV contrast in accordance with policy. Administers injections of contrast media for examinations following established sterile technique and methods. Is trained to identify and monitor patients for adverse reactions to contrast media.
7. Monitors patient condition before, during and after performance of diagnostic procedures, recognizing changes that may require further action up to and including emergency actions, and is able to initiate the appropriate response.
8. Appropriately screens each patient for metal hazard, to reduce potential injury to patient when exposed to high strength magnetic fields. Monitors the MRI environment to ensure the area is secure and restricted to screened patients and personnel only.
9. Operates various peripheral equipment, including but not limited to, cardiac monitors, power injectors, metal detection units, pulse oximetry, PACS and EMR systems.
10. Uses two patient identifiers, history, and previous procedures to produce the right scan at the right time.
11. Provides quality patient care by considering age specific, developmental, and cultural needs through competent clinical practice.
12. Ensures work areas and equipment are maintained and in a clean, orderly condition, tests equipment and maintains QA log reporting operational and functional instrumentation problems to the appropriate management personnel.
13. Communicates skillfully and tactfully in all situations. Informs patients concerning delays and in the explanation of the exams in lay terminology. Completes histories for the Radiologist and communicates to referring Physicians concerning the exams.
14. Assists in transporting patients when necessary.
15. Identifies appropriate opportunities for innovation, is conscientious with detail with tasks and balances the demands of multiple assignments. Understands priorities and is able to adjust to the volume of work on each shift.
16. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.

17. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, actively participates in ongoing education and communication regarding revenue management.

18. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, assists with tracking and monitoring or equipment to the unit. Requests services for maintaining equipment as needed.

19. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, proficient with the electronic health records for documentation, assessment, and care management, performing these activities concurrently with provision of care throughout the shift.

20. Assumes responsibility for performance of job duties in the safest possible manner, to assure personal safety and that of coworkers, and to report all preventable hazards and unsafe practices immediately to management.
21. Maintains cooperative relationships. Approaches conflict in a constructive manner. Helps to identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
22. Performs other duties consistent with the purpose of the job as directed.

Licensure: Indiana Radiologic Technologist license. Healthcare BLS certification.Indiana MRI Technologist license preferred.

Experience: 1 year of current or recent experience in MRI scanning preferred.

Other Job Requirements:
The ability to work well with and handle needs of all patient age groups. Good people skills, to interact effectively with sick or irritable patients in order to gain their cooperation.
Requires independent decision-making skills and excellent cross-sectional anatomy knowledge. Maintains appropriate personal appearance, attendance and observes working hours. Complies with work rules and regulations.
Acts toward all associates in a way that is consistent with the organization’s philosophy and values. Maintains high customer sensitivity and responsiveness in day-to-day encounters.
Must be proficient in venipuncture.
Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

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