MRI Technologist cerified PRN 1
Company: Intermountain Healthcare
Location: Butte
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Job Description:The MRI technologist is responsible for
compassionate and appropriate patient care while performing MRI
examinations under the direction of a physician to assist in the
medical diagnosis or treatment of injury.ScopeAs an Imaging Tech II
/ CT Tech, you need to know how to:Access, manage and update
patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record
Information System- Accurately access patient medical records-
Input physicians orders appropriately to patients records- Review
documentation for ongoing patient care- Communicate patient record
with ancillary hospital services- Maintain patient confidentiality
as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines- Practice core
competencies according to the ARRT Standards of Ethics- Educate,
interview, screen and explain imaging and safety procedures to
patients regarding the biological effects of radiation and/or
magnetic field protection and safety prior to beginning any imaging
procedure to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation-
Position patient on imaging table and utilize immobilization
devices as warranted for safety or to obtain optimum views of
specified areas of the body as requested by a Physician and
following protocols developed by a Radiologist- Administer contrast
media orally or in intravenous administration according to
Radiologist and/or Pharmacy guidelines- Monitor patient during
procedures either through direct contact, by the use of two-way
voice communication or through control room window and/or closed
circuit TV screen- Practice universal safety precautions, radiation
protection techniques and magnetic field education to minimize
exposure to patient, self and staffMinimum Qualifications-
Associate's degree or diploma from two-year College or technical
school; or 6 months to 1 year of related experience and/or
training, required- Current ARRT certification, required- Current
Montana State Licensure or eligibility to obtain, required- Current
BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association,
required- Additional certification, required within 18 months of
hirePhysical Requirements:Ongoing need for employee to see and read
information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors,
identify equipment and supplies.- and -Frequent interactions with
patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require
employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand
spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and
accurately, particularly during emergency situations.- and -Manual
dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate
equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent
computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing
needed information, medication preparation, etc.- and -Expected to
lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will
also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment.
Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including
heavy items.- and -Need to walk and assist with
transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing
supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and
portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to
navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on
the floor, etc).- and -May be expected to stand in a stationary
position for an extended period of time.Location:St James
HospitalWork City:ButteWork State:MontanaScheduled Weekly
Hours:12The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual
hourly rate dependent upon experience.$25.05 - $41.05We care about
your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide
our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range
of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that
encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package and our
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion .
Keywords: Intermountain Healthcare, Boise , MRI Technologist cerified PRN 1, Other , Butte, Idaho
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