MRI Modality Specialist

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Performs Magnetic Resonance imaging / therapeutic services and associated patient care with support the Radiology Department mission to provide diagnostic information for the subsequent treatment of patients at WVU Medicine. Assumes responsibility for professional development and mentoring of Radiology Technologist in their designated specialized modality.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1.Completion of an Accredited Radiography School or an undergraduate degree in an associated healthcare discipline.

2.ARRT Certification: Radiography.

3.ARRT Certification: MRI

4.West Virginia State Licensure, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.

5.Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

EXPERIENCE:

1.Three years experience working in MRI.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Leads MRI staff to insure the optimum in imaging procedures as indicated by image quality, repeat analysis, audits and/or patient follow up

2. Coordinates and schedules staff to facilitate the daily operations

3. Identifies peak flow times and supports the MRI technologist to minimize patient wait times

4. Maintains an expertise in anatomy, physiology and pathology relative to imaging in order to optimize the procedure and ensure patient care/safety

5. Supports staff by promoting cooperative problem solving and team building

6. Acts as role model by displaying professional attitude and demeanor while applying professional techniques

7. Plans the performance of the imaging procedure based on needs of the patient

8. Minimizes radiation exposure to patients and staff by shielding and correctly selecting exposure factors

9. Evaluates images compliance with protocol, image density, contrast, detail, positioning, compression and absence of image artifact. Assures proper patient identification appears on every image.

10. Educates patients regarding MRI procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly

11. Documents imaging activities accurately and consistently in accordance with ACR and federal mandates

12. Engages in problem solving, crisis management, and systems implementation with physicians, nursing, technical and support personnel throughout the hospital.

13. Instructs radiography students in the clinical setting in support of Educational Programs

14. Performs a full range of MRI processing and imaging quality control tests in accordance with ACR technologist's manual guidelines and documents them in the MRI Quality Control Test notebook.

15. Displays imaging techniques, patient care and guest relation behaviors in accordance with the ARRT Code of Ethics, Administrative Policies and Procedures, Radiology Department Policies and Procedures, State and Federal Regulations, and The Joint Commission guidelines.

16. Reports equipment failures immediately upon identification

17. Maintains clean, neat and well stocked procedure area

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Extended periods of standing and walking.

2. Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight

3. Carry items of up to 20 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Works in a strong magnetic field.

2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.

3. Possible exposure to: ionizing radiation and sharps.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues, organization skills, communication skills, computer skills, multi-tasking

2. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

1536 WVUH FMT Nursing MRI

Address:

1325 Locust Avenue

Fairmont

West Virginia