MRI Technologist Trainee

Summary # Under the direction of the Radiologist, CT # MRI Manager, and supervision of the Lead MRI Technologist, participates in the daily operation of the MRI Department with a focus on MRI Safety, MRI education, MRI scan competencies and training to prepare for the MRI Registry exam. Ultimately, the Trainee will be able to perform MRI procedures in accordance with department protocols at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.# The MRI Technologist Trainee will, over time, be able to perform a variety of technical procedures including but not limited to extremity imaging, MR Angiography, Body imaging and Biopsies. These procedures require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply theoretical MRI knowledge into practice for providing the best possible imaging for the diagnosis. Additionally, the MRI Technologist Trainee will receive training for the administration of IV and oral contrast. The MRI Technologist Trainee must be willing and able to contribute to the coverage of the MRI department beyond normally scheduled hours. Responsible to maintain equipment and supplies, must maintain a clean and organized work area. Responsible for maintaining ARRT certification, BLS certification and NH Imaging License. # Essential Duties and Responsibilities Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. Utilizes the ASRT education module MR Basics to satisfy the ARRT 16-credit Structured Education Requirement for MRI Registry eligibility. Completes all Educational Credits necessary for MRI Registry. Completes all Scan Competencies necessary for MRI Registry. Acquires scans according to radiologist and department protocol. Informs patients of exam and provides instruction to assure patient cooperation. Assists radiologist during Interventional Procedures. Coordinates daily workload by scheduling inpatients and prioritizing emergency department patients with consideration of the outpatient schedule. Complete MRI Screening Form per department protocol. Screens persons to ensure there are no contraindicated devices, implants, or other ferromagnetic materials on or implanted in anyone entering the scan room. Uses proper ear protection for anyone inside of the scan room while scanning. Completes documentation in Epic EMR. Reviews exams in PACS for completeness prior to submitting to the radiologist. Responsible for the safety of all patients. Flexible to assist with the coverage of the department beyond normal scheduled hours. Arrives on time for all assigned shifts. Including holidays and weekends. Arrives ready to work and works until end of shift. Completes mandatory learning, competencies and CEU#s as required. Follows dress code policy. Maintains HIPAA compliance. Cleaning, stocking of supplies, and laundry to maintain a professional workspace. Other duties as consistent with this role. # Job Requirements # Job Knowledge and Skills Participates as an active learner. Effective reading, writing, and communication skills. Effective time-management to accomplish educational and patient care milestones. Knowledge of PACS software, McKesson Change Healthcare preferred. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record, Epic preferred. Learns: patient preparation, positioning, and scan acquisition according to protocol. Learns: anatomy, pathology, and contrast enhancement on cross-sectional imaging. Learns: to obtain symptom and relevant patient history to ensure medical necessity. Learns: to routinely monitors and educates for MRI SAFETY. Learns: to understands daily QA and warm-up procedure of MRI equipment. Learns: to troubleshoot problems with MRI equipment and contact service as needed. # Education and Experience NH Imaging License required Current ARRT certification required Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required Satisfactory references from a previous employer or radiologic technology program preferred Degree or certificate from an accredited radiologic technology program preferred MRI experience preferred # Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. Core Values Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.

Summary

Under the direction of the Radiologist, CT & MRI Manager, and supervision of the Lead MRI Technologist, participates in the daily operation of the MRI Department with a focus on MRI Safety, MRI education, MRI scan competencies and training to prepare for the MRI Registry exam. Ultimately, the Trainee will be able to perform MRI procedures in accordance with department protocols at a technical level, not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. The MRI Technologist Trainee will, over time, be able to perform a variety of technical procedures including but not limited to extremity imaging, MR Angiography, Body imaging and Biopsies. These procedures require independent judgment, with ingenuity and initiative to apply theoretical MRI knowledge into practice for providing the best possible imaging for the diagnosis. Additionally, the MRI Technologist Trainee will receive training for the administration of IV and oral contrast. The MRI Technologist Trainee must be willing and able to contribute to the coverage of the MRI department beyond normally scheduled hours. Responsible to maintain equipment and supplies, must maintain a clean and organized work area. Responsible for maintaining ARRT certification, BLS certification and NH Imaging License.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

* Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
* Utilizes the ASRT education module MR Basics to satisfy the ARRT 16-credit Structured Education Requirement for MRI Registry eligibility.
* Completes all Educational Credits necessary for MRI Registry.
* Completes all Scan Competencies necessary for MRI Registry.
* Acquires scans according to radiologist and department protocol.
* Informs patients of exam and provides instruction to assure patient cooperation.
* Assists radiologist during Interventional Procedures.
* Coordinates daily workload by scheduling inpatients and prioritizing emergency department patients with consideration of the outpatient schedule.
* Complete MRI Screening Form per department protocol.
* Screens persons to ensure there are no contraindicated devices, implants, or other ferromagnetic materials on or implanted in anyone entering the scan room.
* Uses proper ear protection for anyone inside of the scan room while scanning.
* Completes documentation in Epic EMR.
* Reviews exams in PACS for completeness prior to submitting to the radiologist.
* Responsible for the safety of all patients.
* Flexible to assist with the coverage of the department beyond normal scheduled hours.
* Arrives on time for all assigned shifts. Including holidays and weekends.
* Arrives ready to work and works until end of shift.
* Completes mandatory learning, competencies and CEU's as required.
* Follows dress code policy.
* Maintains HIPAA compliance.
* Cleaning, stocking of supplies, and laundry to maintain a professional workspace.
* Other duties as consistent with this role.

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

* Participates as an active learner.
* Effective reading, writing, and communication skills.
* Effective time-management to accomplish educational and patient care milestones.
* Knowledge of PACS software, McKesson Change Healthcare preferred.
* Knowledge of Electronic Medical Record, Epic preferred.
* Learns: patient preparation, positioning, and scan acquisition according to protocol.
* Learns: anatomy, pathology, and contrast enhancement on cross-sectional imaging.
* Learns: to obtain symptom and relevant patient history to ensure medical necessity.
* Learns: to routinely monitors and educates for MRI SAFETY.
* Learns: to understands daily QA and warm-up procedure of MRI equipment.
* Learns: to troubleshoot problems with MRI equipment and contact service as needed.

Education and Experience

* NH Imaging License required
* Current ARRT certification required
* Basic Cardiac Life Support certification required
* Satisfactory references from a previous employer or radiologic technology program preferred
* Degree or certificate from an accredited radiologic technology program preferred
* MRI experience preferred

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Core Values

Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, gender, sexual orientation, ancestry, protected veteran status, national origin, genetic information or any other legally protected status.