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Conduit Health Partners · 5 months ago

MRI Technologist Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown (PRN)

Youngstown, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

1+ years exp

Conduit Health Partners is committed to providing high-quality healthcare, and they are seeking an MRI Technologist to join their team. The MRI Tech will be responsible for daily modality operations, performing MRI scans, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to the training of new staff and students.

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Responsibilities

Completes assigned tasks in a time frame appropriate for the situation; demonstrates flexibility to fluctuation in workload

Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results

Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others

Properly positions the patient on the MRI scanning cradle to obtain desired anatomic position; inputs patient information and selects scan parameters for specific exam; scans patients according to established protocol and physician request; performs IV injections and has knowledge of use and care of existing IV’s; administers magnetic contrast agents specific to procedure; manipulates images using a wide variety of available computer functions to optimally visualize desired anatomy; performs quality assurance tests as specified by department protocol; demonstrates and maintains clinical competency as required for the department

Demonstrates knowledge of direct patient care by evaluating the patient, verifying patient ID, and related information to assure appropriate procedure is performed; explains procedure to patient; prepares patient for procedure by obtaining and recording patient history and consent form (if applicable); properly screens all patients for metal safety; ensures patient comfort, privacy, and safety during procedure; monitors condition of patient and medical equipment that may be disturbed due to the nature of exam and report changes to patient care services; troubleshoots equipment during malfunction in absence of service engineer and reports malfunction to radiology maintenance/supervisor

Participates in the education/instruction of students and the orientation of new staff

Participates in performance improvement projects; assists department in achieving successful results in all federal, state and local agency audits

Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters

Maintains controlled access to the magnet room and Zone 2, 3 and 4

QC duties/maintenance of QC

Works closely with other modalities and departments

Oversees quality control duties and maintenance of quality control

Qualification

MRI operationARRT certificationBLS certificationEPIC EHRPACSMedical terminologyHighly organizedFlexibleCritical thinkingProblem solving

Required

Certification and Registration with ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) in Diagnostic Radiology with Advanced MRI Registry (MR) (required, or must within one year of hire)

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)

1 year of experience in MRI department in hospital setting