MRI Technologist

At Clarke County Hospital, we are seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join our team of dedicated healthcare professionals. As an MRI Technologist, you will play a critical role in providing high-quality patient care and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform MRI and CT exams on patients, adhering to established department techniques and procedures.
• Conduct safe cleaning techniques in the MRI scan room, ensuring proper cleanliness of all surfaces and equipment.
• Develop and follow safe entry procedures into the MRI suite to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Establish patient cooperation by reducing anxieties, providing explanations of treatment, and answering questions.
• Prepare patients for imaging procedures by positioning them, adjusting immobilization devices, and using equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Minimize radiation to patients and staff by practicing radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding, and knowledge of exposure factors.
• Perform venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed practitioner, maintain and/or remove intravenous access, and identify, prepare, and/or administer contrast agents.
• Corroborate patient clinical history with procedure and ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner.

Clinical Excellence:

• Maintain necessary departmental files, reports, and records of diagnostic examinations performed, according to hospital policies.
• Develop a proactive mindset towards the job, observing opportunities for improvement, formulating ideas, communicating those ideas with supervisors and/or other staff, and implementing work habits that lead to continuous quality improvement.
• Demonstrate initiative to improve quality and customer service through quality improvement audits and activities.

Requirements:

• Graduate from an AMA-approved school or Radiologic Technology program.
• MRI and Radiography experience.
• ARRT Certification in Radiography.
• Iowa permit to practice.
• ARRT or equivalent certification in MR.
• CPR certified.

Working at Clarke County Hospital:

• Demonstrate Clarke County Hospital Standards of Behaviors and adhere to hospital policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
• Meet business needs of the department with regular, reliable attendance.
• Maintain current licenses and/or certifications required for the position.
• Practice and reflect knowledge of HIPAA, DIA, DNV, OSHA, and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
• Complete all annual education and competency requirements within the calendar year.