Memorial Health
Location
Springfield, Massachusetts
Salary
$34 - $53 / HOUR
The technologist will coordinate and perform various MRI procedures for outpatients and inpatients, including Neuro specific procedures supporting Comprehensive Stroke Designation. Responsibilities also involve administering agents under supervision, maintaining equipment, ensuring data integrity, and participating in flexible work hours including call.
Candidates need ARRT registration (or eligibility) in Radiography or MRI, and must maintain BLS CPR Certification, with a preference for three years of technologist experience and relevant physics coursework. Continuous learning, including 12 CE hours annually in MRI, is required.
Education: Previous MRI pertinent physics course work preferred. Licensure/Certification/Registry: ARRT registered in either Radiography or Magnetic Resonance Imaging or registry eligible. If not otherwise specified by the professional licensing body, the maximum allowable time to practice in a “registration pending” status is three months. If not ARRT registered in MRI, must become ARRT MRI registered within 24 months of accepting the position. Maintain BLS CPR Certification.
Perform a variety of MRI procedures on outpatients of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Perform a variety of MRI procedures on inpatients (General, IMC and ICU) of all ages, according to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines. Perform a variety of Neuro specific MRI procedures in support of Comprehensive Stroke Designation. Remain current with departmental protocol changes. Maintain an excellent guest relations rapport with patients, visitors, Physicians and fellow employees. Maintain skills in performing emergency and routine patient care as required. Administer agents / pharmaceuticals under the supervision of the Radiologist. Utilize proper infection control practices per the department procedure manual. Ensure adequate levels of inventory. Monitor the condition of equipment and supplies to ensure the safe and efficient operations of the department; report problems to proper authority. Review and recommend equipment / supply purchases. Ensure the integrity of, proper recording and transmission of patient information. Ensure the safety of patients, visitors and employees. Participate in flexible work hours that coincide with workload demands, overtime required when necessary. Assume MRI call. Maintain current credentials as required by MMC. Participate in continuing education and maintain knowledge of current and new MRI technology. Complete 12 CE hours per year in Magnetic Resonance Imaging. Acquire and maintain knowledge of current trends and developments in MRI. Assist with the instruction of radiography students. Performs other related work as required or requested. The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
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