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Job Description Summary
Job Summary/Purpose: • MRI Technologists must understand the utilization, principles, appropriateness, and associated risk of the magnetic field, as well as the utilization of imaging contrast media. • Must be knowledgeable and competent in the operation of magnetic resonance imaging equipment, computer, and image management systems utilized in performing MRI exams. • Communicates with patients prior to the exam to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and to request important patient information (implants, removal of metal objects, fear of closed spaces) which could limit or hinder the procedure. • May be required to provide coverage for other outreach sites located in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley. Education Requirements: • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program. Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations: • Current registration in Radiology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist. • Registered in Advanced Imaging Modality or registry eligible. Will become registered within 12 months of hire. • BLS certification.
Entity
University Medical Associates (UMA) Only Employees and Financials
Worker Type
Employee
Worker Sub-Type?
Regular
Cost Center
CC005545 UMA AMB RADI Clements Ferry - Radiology
Pay Rate Type
Hourly
Pay Grade
Health-28
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Work Shift
Job Description
PERFORM RADIOLOGIC EXAMINATIONS TIMLEY, ACCURATELY AND SAFELY FOR RADIOLOGIST INTERPRETATION
• Timely- Assure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete. • Accurately- per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids. Images are free of artifacts and motion. Assure exams are read in a timely manner and all logs are completed. • Safely- All patients are screened for patient and technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols. Medial history reviewed for exam indications and contraindications.
ASSURE THE RADIOLOGY SUITE AND ADJACENT CLINICAL AND COMMON AREAS ARE PREPARED TO RECEIVE PATIENTS/VISITORS.
• Equipment- assure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer – report ASAP any equipment errors or downtime directly to the service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff. • Suite/Clinical and common areas- assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, assure exam room and patient areas are clean and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC, and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environmental issues timely to the manager.
SUPPORT CULTURE OF SAFETY
System Improvement- consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, and work areas and identifying barriers. • Ask Why? - • See something say something- use reporting system. Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions. • Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involve an appropriate supervisor or another member of the patient's care team as necessary
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
· Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and non-verbal communication from patients’ diverse stages of development.
· Completes procedures following approved procedure protocols with sufficient speed to promote departmental efficiency.
· Completes required documentation for each procedure, both computer and handwritten.
· Demonstrates technical competence in the operation of imaging equipment, and the use of procedure related supplies. Complete knowledge of related physics, anatomy, imaging techniques and medical terminology.
· Introduces self to patients, explains the procedure, assists the patient at the end of the procedure and explains the next steps.
· Maintain a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.
· Obtains pertinent history, verifies orders, and communicates effectively with co-workers and other clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.
Physical Requirements:
Continuous requirements are to perform job functions while standing, walking, and sitting. Ability to bend at the waist, kneel, climb stairs, reach in all directions, fully use both hands and legs, possess good finger dexterity, perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders, reach in all directions. Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. Maintain 20/40 vision corrected, see and recognize objects close at hand and at a distance, work in a latex safe environment and work indoors. Frequently lift, lower, push and pull and/or carry objects weighing 50 lbs (+/-) unassisted, exert up to 50 lbs of force, lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. Infrequently work in dusty areas and confined/cramped spaces.
Additional Job Description
Education: Graduation from an accredited school of radiologic technology. Work Experience: 0-2 years of modality specific experience required. Registration/Certifications: Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). ARRT MRI registration required within one year. Licensure from the South Carolina Radiation Quality Standards Association is required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred.
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Company: MUSC
Position: Outpatient MRI Technologist - Full time - Clements
Work Location: Rincon
Country: US
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