Acute MRI Technologist Del Webb Medical Center

Job DescriptionPrimary City/State:Sun City West, ArizonaDepartment Name: MRI-HospWork Shift: NightJob Category:Clinical CareEligible for hire on incentiveGreat careers are built at Banner Health. There’s more to health care than doctors and nurses. We support all staff members as they find the path that’s right for them. Apply today, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.Location: Banner Del Webb Medical Center, 14502 W Meeker Blvd. Sun City, AZ 85375.Schedule: 3 days a week. Tuesday through Thursday from 7:00pm to 7:30am. Holiday coverage rotations. Day to day: In this MR technologist role, there would be a focus on MR safety.You will work with other technologist team members in providing superior patient care; comfort, safety and confidentiality.Operation of MRI Scanners: responsible for patient safety, the performance of high-quality Scans, performing and remaining current on MRI protocolsCommunicate and work with other staff, emergency department and nursing floors in the care for our patients. Play an active role in the vetting of implants while working with MRSO and MRMD to assure patient safety. Work as part of the team to ensure that the department is kept ready for Joint Commission review and ACR standards. Ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning equipment, and scan room preparation. Troubleshooting equipment issues and reporting them to the relevant department when necessary Utilize ancillary tools and equipment appropriately: PACS and other software systems. Image Post Processing: responsible for post processing images including transfer of images to PACS, ensuring all post processing steps are complete. Other duties as needed.Team player with strong communication skills. Ability to work with a team and work with others to produce a positive, caring environment. Proven ability and interest in all facets of the role including patient safety, room preparation, image acquisition, time management and post processing.Banner is a great place to work, we are invested in compassionate patient care. We offer an environment that supports teamwork, collaboration, growth opportunities, and work life balance. Building strong relationships is at the core of all we do. Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.POSITION SUMMARYThis position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.CORE FUNCTIONS1. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.3. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable.5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.8. Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family membersMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by the state regulatory agency, as applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in MRI required within 18 months of hire. BLS certification required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.EEO Statement:EEO/Disabled/VeteransOur organization supports a drug-free work environment.Privacy Policy:Privacy Policy