MRI Technologist-Part Time-Day/Eve-Wed and Thurs 10 hour shifts
Description
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Summary:
An MRI Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist utilizing high and low field magnetic field in the form of resonance scanning equipment/scanners and other high-tech imaging equipment. These Technologists are graduates of 2 or 4 year programs. MRI Technologists must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the State of Connecticut or ARMRIT certified.
Responsibilities:
1. Performs all MRI procedures Criteria A: Protocol selection Performs all MRI procedures Criteria B: Proper patient positioning Performs all MRI procedures Criteria C: Communicates with radiologists Performs all MRI procedures Criteria D: Works efficiently
2. Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria A: Screens patient, personnel and visitors for MRI safety Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria B: Pleasantly greets patients and properly identifies them Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria C: Explains procedure to patient and introduces self to patient Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria D: Properly monitors patient throughout procedure
3. Equipment and Maintenance Criteria A: Performs visual preventative safety inspections and reports negative findings to supervisor Equipment and Maintenance Criteria B: Completes daily equipment warm -up QAand ACR QC procedures Equipment and Maintenance Criteria C: Notifies vendor of any equipment problems Equipment and Maintenance Criteria D: Notifies supervisor of service calls and repairs
4. Stock and Inventory Criteria A: Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies; contrast media;sheets; venipuncture supplies; tapes;etc
5. Patient records Criteria A: Obtains and updates patient examination history file Patient records Criteria B: Reports and maintains patient log book Patient records Criteria C: Performs other paperwork as applicable
6. Training and Education Criteria A: Attends staff meetings and inservice programs Training and Education Criteria B: Maintains , Connecticut licensure, ARRT Certification and MRI Certification Training and Education Criteria C: Maintains appropriate level of CE credits for ARRT and ACR MRI Certification Training and Education Criteria D: CPR certification preferred
7. Related Duties Criteria A: Performs office procedures in absence of clerical support Related Duties Criteria B: Processes films when necessary
8. Hospital Policy Criteria A: Abides by all hospital and department rules and regulations
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
10. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
Other Information:
These Technologists are graduates of 2 or 4 year programs. MRI Technologists must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the State of Connecticut or ARMRIT certified.
Working Conditions:
Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
Occupational: Some occupational risk
Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
Physical Environment: Significant exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.
Credentials:ARRT SPECIALTY
Company: Norwalk Hospital Association
Org Unit: 408
Department: MRI
Exempt: No
Salary Range: $41.00 - $76.16 Hourly