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Aurora Health Care · 3 months ago

MRI Technologist I WP

Oshkosh, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$37/hr - $56/hr

2+ years exp

Aurora Health Care is seeking an MRI Technologist I to proficiently operate magnetic resonance equipment for diagnostic procedures. The role involves obtaining patient medical histories, preparing and administering contrast media, and ensuring the accuracy of imaging procedures while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards.

Health Care

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Responsibilities

Proficiently operates magnetic resonance (MR) equipment used to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures

Obtains medical history from patients, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy, and prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist

Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides magnet protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies

Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images

Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges

Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures

Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment

Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff

Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system

Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures

Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique

Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Qualification

MRI certificationRadiologic Technology certificationAdvanced cross sectional anatomyIVVenipunctureBasic Life Support (BLS)Patient service skillsComputer skillsCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsWork independently

Required

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), or

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or

Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) registration and certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 2 years, and

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required

Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology

Typically requires 2 years of experience in a MRI Technologist role

Advanced knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety

Proficient in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility)

Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members

Ability to work independently

Intermediate computer skills

Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist

Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head

Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance

Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force

Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present

Must have clear speech, vision and hearing

Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job

Company

Aurora Health Care

At Aurora Health Care, helping people live well is what drives us – it’s our purpose and what we do every day.

Founded in 1984

Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA

10001+ employees

http://aurorahealthcare.org

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