Mercy Health · 5 months ago
MRI Technologist Mercy Health St. Elizabeth Youngstown (PRN)
Youngstown, OH
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMercy Health is dedicated to providing high-quality health care to its communities. The MRI Technologist is responsible for performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures, ensuring patient safety, and contributing to the training of new staff and students. This role involves operating MRI equipment, managing patient care, and participating in quality control and performance improvement initiatives.
Health CareNon Profit
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
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
Preferred
Associate's from an ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) accredited institute
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR)
Picture archiving communication system (PACS)
Benefits
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
Company
Mercy Health
Mercy Health is a mission-driven, integrated healthcare organization.
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2021 (3)
2020 (12)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.05MKey Investors
Appalachian Regional Commission
2024-09-18Grant· $0.05M
Leadership Team
Kenneth James
Market Chief Operating Officer, Cincinnati
Staci Lucius
President, Mercy Health Physicians
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