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Children's Nebraska · 4 months ago

MRI Technologist (PRN/Casual)

8200 Dodge Street, Omaha, NE, 68114, US

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Children's Nebraska is the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, dedicated to providing excellent care for children. They are seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI examinations, ensuring quality patient care and continuity. The role includes responsibilities such as coordinating MRI exams, maintaining documentation, and providing patient instructions.

Health CareMedicalNon Profit

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Demonstrates a working knowledge of MRI scanners and ancillary equipment and information systems (RIS/HIS/PACS) used in performing these examinations. Proven competency must be documented

Responsible for proper identification of patients and all images with patient’s name, date of birth, patient’s identification number, body orientation, etc

Coordinates MRI examinations to ensure quality and continuity of care. To this end, may be asked to schedule inpatient, outpatient, and emergency MRI examinations as necessary

Assumes MRI emergency call responsibilities on a rotational basis

Archives MRI images appropriately, i.e. PACS

Maintains accurate documentation for departmental and hospital records by recording neatly, accurately, and completely

Provides accurate and sympathetic instructions to patients and family members regarding the examination process. Explains the procedure(s) in words that are understood

Responsible for screening patients for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health and safety. Relates contraindications to radiologist for direction

Participates in training and orienting new employees and students as assigned

Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement in MRI

Keeps a current knowledge regarding technical developments, trends and techniques in MRI procedures and equipment. Maintains registry and licenses, through appropriate journals, workshops and seminars. Attends department meetings and educational in-services

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job

Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section

Qualification

MRI scanners knowledgePACS experienceARRT certificationBCLS certificationCross-sectional anatomyInterpersonal skills

Required

Associate's Degree from an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Board Certified ARRT

BCLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association

Current license from the State of Nebraska

ARRT registered in MR is required within two years of hire

Demonstrates a working knowledge of MRI scanners and ancillary equipment and information systems (RIS/HIS/PACS)

Proven competency must be documented

Responsible for proper identification of patients and all images with patient's name, date of birth, patient's identification number, body orientation, etc

Coordinates MRI examinations to ensure quality and continuity of care

Assumes MRI emergency call responsibilities on a rotational basis

Archives MRI images appropriately, i.e. PACS

Maintains accurate documentation for departmental and hospital records

Provides accurate and sympathetic instructions to patients and family members regarding the examination process

Responsible for screening patients for contraindications that may be hazardous to their health and safety

Participates in training and orienting new employees and students as assigned

Actively participates in quality assurance and performance improvement in MRI

Keeps a current knowledge regarding technical developments, trends and techniques in MRI procedures and equipment

Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job

Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section