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Centra Health · 2 weeks ago

MRI Tech I - PRN/Farmville, Va.

Farmville, VA

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Centra Health renders cancer care, health care, surgeons and hospital services. The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist performs high quality MRI exams, operating MRI scanners while ensuring patient safety and comfort.

Health CareHospitalMedicalOncology

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Produces quality Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)s

Assesses quality of images and ensures imaging outcome assessment meets departmental standard. (signal parameters, geometric parameters, artifacts)

Collaborates with and serves as a resource to staff, patients, physicians, and the organization

Conducts screening interviews of patients to identify contra-indications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos

Explains magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members

Injects intravenously contrast dyes, in accordance with scope of practice

Inspects images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera

Operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners

Positions patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging

Provides headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise

Secures, returns supplies, and maintains orderliness as well as cleanliness of the work areas and imaging rooms

Selects appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images

Takes brief medical histories from patients

Demonstrates an awareness of appropriate confidentiality rules and regulations and acts accordingly

Provides care appropriate to the age, spiritual, and cultural needs of the patient served

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Magnetic Resonance ImagingRadiologic TechnologyARRT CertificationBLS CertificationPatient CareImage Quality AssessmentPatient PositioningMedical History TakingConfidentiality Awareness

Required

Completion of a 2-year degree program in Radiologic Technology

Must be certified as a MR Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)(MR) within 2-years of hire

BLS certification within 6 months of hire

State licensure may be required depending on the practicing site

Preferred

1 year experience

None

Company

Centra Health

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Centra Health renders cancer care, health care, surgeons and hospital services.

Founded in 1987

Lynchburg, Virginia, USA

5001-10000 employees

https://www.centrahealth.com/

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