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UnityPoint Health · 3 months ago

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist

Cedar Rapids, IA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

UnityPoint Health is committed to delivering exceptional healthcare and recognizes its team members as a vital part of its mission. The MR Technologist is responsible for performing MRI procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and technical standards, and providing high-quality patient care. This role involves working collaboratively with healthcare professionals and supporting the educational process for students in Radiologic Technology.

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Responsibilities

Performs careful and accurate work in any technical area as assigned

Performs procedural exams within specified turnaround time for assigned area and assures procedural exam guidelines are strictly adhered to, complies with exam procedure technical factors and protocols in consultation with radiologist

Administers contrast agents according to procedure guidelines and states correct flow rates utilizing power injector

Documents all necessary information in the performance of technical procedures, including adequate history and quality control

Consistently demonstrates attention to detail in following protocol for patient identification, patient history, exam, image marking, and labeling

Documents pregnancy appropriately for females of child bearing age

Uses AIDET (Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation, and Thank You) with every patient interaction to create patient and family experiences consistent with the mission of St. Luke’s Hospital

Perform patient transfers with approved transfer mobility equipment when appropriate

Assists in maintaining a high quality and well-organized radiologic science program by assisting with student clinical and/or didactic instruction as necessary

Performs other duties as assigned

Maintains compliance and is responsible for executing and monitoring technical practices in order to meet necessary standards, recommendations and requirements of voluntary and government agencies (i.e., IDPH, ACR, TJC)

Understands and adheres to all safety practices (ALARA) while performing duties to minimize any risk of injury and/or exposure to unnecessary ionizing radiation

Possesses ability and makes good independent decisions based upon knowledge of the overall departmental functions, policies and procedures

Follows all MRI safety policies and procedures

Promotes the development, preparation, implementation and attainment of departmental goals, policies and projects

Maintains an adequate level of productivity

Communicates with the department Managers as necessary when problems or unusual circumstances arise and documents as necessary

Prioritizes work appropriately and assists others as time and workload allows

Communicates effectively inter- and intra-departmentally with other healthcare professionals and customers to provide accurate, timely information and to reduce problems and minimize exceptions

Understand the School of Radiology clinical competency system and communicate with School of Radiology faculty on student-related progress and issues

Understand requirements for student supervision as outlined in the Student Supervision policy and support the School of Radiology educational process

Maintains cleanliness of equipment and workspace and reports equipment malfunctions in a timely manner

Qualification

ARRT certificationRadiologic Technology degreeMRI trainingBasic Life Support certificationDependabilityCommunication skillsTeamworkIntegrityConfidentiality