MRI Technologist

Job Description:

Schedule - 4x 10

As a key member of our diagnostic imaging team, you will be responsible for performing high-quality MRI and X-ray examinations while ensuring the continuity of patient care and image exam workflow.

Essential Job Functions:

Below are the essential job functions, listed in order of percentage of time spent on each function from longest to shortest:

• Perform all MRI examinations according to Vail Health protocols.

Perform all radiographic examinations according to Vail Health protocols.

Review each examination for technical accuracy, send completed examinations to radiologists, and communicate pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.

Identify each patient and review exam order for consistency of examination ordered with clinical diagnosis.

Maintain constructive collaborative communication with patients, patient's family, physicians, co-workers, and other members of the healthcare team to contribute to continuity of care.

Maintain established department policies and procedures, objectives, confidentiality, quality assurance, safety, environmental standards, radiation protection standards, infection control standards, and universal precautions.

Maintain working knowledge and use of the Vail Health HIS and PACS computer systems to ensure quality patient documentation.

Monitor supply inventory and notify appropriate staff for ordering when stock is low.

Keep exam and dressing rooms stocked and neat.

Role model the principles of a Just Culture and Organizational Values.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Must be HIPAA compliant.

This description is not intended and should not be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, and efforts or work conditions associated with the job.

It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the general nature and level of the job.

Minimum Qualifications:

Below are the minimum qualifications required for this position:

• Minimum 1 year previous MRI Tech experience preferred.
• Previous experience in healthcare required.

American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) credentials: R.T.(R )(MR)(ARRT) required.

OR American Registry of MRI Technologists (ARMRIT) required.

Basic Life Support (BLS) required.

Must possess, or be able to obtain within 90 days, the computer skills necessary to complete online learning requirements for job-specific competencies, access online forms and policies, complete online benefits enrollment, etc.

Must have working knowledge of the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking English.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands of this position include:

• Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity, and eye/hand coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for extensive periods of time.
• Occasionally lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
• Requires working under stressful conditions and/or working irregular hours.
• Requires some exposure to communicable diseases or body fluids.

Physical Activity:

The physical activity requirements of this position include:

• Sit: 20%
• Stand: 30%
• Walk: 20%
• Run: N/A
• Squat: 5%
• Bend: 5%
• Twist: 5%
• Lift: 10%
• Kneel: N/A
• Drive: N/A
• Climb: N/A
• Crawl: N/A
• Reach above shoulder: 5%
• Other: N/A

Sensory Requirement:

The sensory requirements of this position include:

• Weight to be manually lifted each normal workday.
• Up to 10 lbs - Frequent (34-66%)
• Up to 20 lbs - Frequent (34-66%)
• Up to 35 lbs - Occasional (1-33%)
• Up to 50 lbs - Occasional (1-33%)
• Up to 75 lbs - Not Required
• Up to 100 lbs - Not Required
• Over 100 lbs - Not Required

Age-Specific Populations:

The age-specific populations that this position will encounter include:

• Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months) - Required
• Pediatrics (1-12 years) - Required
• Adolescence years) - Required
• Young adult/Adult years) - Required
• Adult/Middle-ages years) - Required
• Geriatric (80+ years) - Required

Nature and Scope:

This position requires the ability to:

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the functions of this position.
• Communicate effectively, clearly, and timely.
• Work under stressful conditions and to deadline while working independently or with others.
• Provide patient care.

Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge that I have read and understand the position description.

I hereby acknowledge that I currently hold, or will obtain within the amount of time specified, all required licensure and certifications listed in the minimum requirements section of the position description.

I understand that it is my responsibility to maintain the required licensure and certifications (as applicable).

It is further understood that the position description may be modified at any time to reflect changes necessary in departmental and/or organizational needs.

Position Urgency:

Normal

Shifts:

Rotating

State License Details:

Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:

36

Specialty Type:

Diagnostic Imaging

Sub Specialty:

MRI Technologist

Bilingual:

No

EMR Used:

No Listing

Holiday Coverage Required:

No

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