Description
**Up to $15,000 Sign-on Bonus, restrictions applies **
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION
Provide diagnostic MRI studies officially and completely for the purpose of diagnosis and/or treatment of anatomic and physiologic disorders under the direction and supervision of Radiologist while maintaining professional ethics.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Duty 1: Selects proper technical factors and protocols pertaining to area of discipline, including paper work, and demonstrates complete working knowledge of all hardware and software. i.e. PACS, medical record system, etc.
Duty 2: Coordinates with other departments, radiologist, and offices to enhance the imaging productivity, customer satisfaction, and referral pattern.
Duty 3: Demonstrates knowledge of the department and management line of authority and follows proper lines of communication. Shows good problem solving skills yet seeks guidance and direction as necessary.
Duty 4: Regularly strives to educate themselves and staff about new procedures, equipment, etc within their area of discipline and shows willingness to learn new procedures.
Duty 5: Explains procedures to patient ensuring understanding comfort, safety and privacy as well as inquiring of patient, and /or representative, a thorough medical history, as it pertains to procedure being performed.
Duty 6: Trains/orients, assigns department staff, evaluates performance and makes suggestions for personal growth for peers and oneself.
Duty 7: Shows leadership, integrity and strong communication skills while keeping a steady and strong workflow within the department. Also adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures
Duty 8: Demonstrates a consistent even temperament as well as a high level of maturity, positive presence, compassion, and flexible attitude along with knowledge of skills when working with peers, patients, and other customers.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Registered in one of the following areas: Radiologic Technology (ARRT), Nuclear Medicine (CNMT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT or ARMRIT) or Radiation Therapy (ARRT).
- ARRT or ARMRIT MRI Certification required.
- BLS Certification
- On-call duties require the associate to arrive at the facility within 45 minutes after being contacted by hospital personnel.
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- 12-18 Month MRI experience desired.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
This position requires a full range of body motion including handling and lifting of patients. Associate must be able to lift intermittently 50 pounds or more throughout the day. Total lifting time per day is approximately one hour. This position requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time. The position does require some bending, kneeing and twisting. The associate must be able to push and pull the patient while providing treatment. The associate must have corrected vision and hearing in the normal range to provide efficient patient care. Individual must have excellent eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity to operate equipment and to perform injections. The associate must be able to tolerate a cold work environment of 68 degrees. Individual must be able to work by themselves to take on-call and weekend assignments.
This position is classified “at risk” for possible occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
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