MRI Technologist (BGH)
- Granger, IN
- Permanent
- Full-time
- MISSION: We deliver outstanding care, inspire health, and connect with heart.
- VALUES: Trust. Respect. Integrity. Compassion.
- SERVICE GOALS: Personally connect. Keep everyone informed. Be on their team.
- Obtains patient history to ensure patient safety.
- Selects technical factors to optimize image quality.
- Evaluates images for technical quality and make adjustments as necessary.
- Maintains knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Performs appropriate protocol based on diagnosis.
- Adjusts the protocol based on exam ordered and any pathology seen.
- Clean and maintain equipment.
- Reports any malfunctions of equipment to supervisor.
- Performs protocol exam with reading radiologist.
- Explains the steps of the MRI procedure to the patient.
- Assumes care for physical and psychological needs of patients.
- Administers safety precautions related to magnetic field.
- Maintains safety in the magnetic field at all times.
- Starts IV for contrast media injection.
- Safely administers contrast based on ACR recommendations.
- Participates in on-call coverage on a rotational basis.
- Orients and trains new MRI staff.
- Works with Job Shadow, students, etc. to familiarize them with MRI.
- Keeps room adequately stocked with linens and supplies.
- Verifies all written orders prior to beginning procedure.
- Enters accurate exam information into Radiology Information System.
- Obtains patient history so that proper procedure may be performed.
- Completes all steps to ensure that images are on the PACS and ready to read.
- Enters accurate exam codes so proper charging is accomplished.
- Scans all pertinent documents into patient file in PACS.
- Films images as requested and ensures quality.
- Performs post-processing functions (MIP, Medis, Cadstream, etc.)
- Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.
- Associate complies with the following organizational requirements:
- Attends and participates in department meetings and is accountable for all information shared.
- Completes mandatory education, annual competencies and department specific education within established timeframes.
- Completes annual employee health requirements within established timeframes.
- Maintains license/certification, registration in good standing throughout fiscal year.
- Direct patient care providers are required to maintain current BCLS (CPR) and other certifications as required by position/department.
- Consistently utilizes appropriate universal precautions, protective equipment, and ergonomic techniques to protect patient and self.
- Adheres to regulatory agency requirements, survey process and compliance.
- Complies with established organization and department policies.
- Available to work overtime in addition to working additional or other shifts and schedules when required.
- Commitment to Beacon's six-point Operating System, referred to as The Beacon Way:
- Leverage innovation everywhere.
- Cultivate human talent.
- Embrace performance improvement.
- Build greatness through accountability.
- Use information to improve and advance.
- Communicate clearly and continuously.
- Requires registry with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as a Radiographer or MRI.
- Familiarity with MRI equipment.
- Familiarity with human anatomy and cross-sectional anatomy.
- Limited nursing skills and sterile techniques.
- Works in a hospital office and patient care environment.
- Requires the physical ability and stamina (i.e., to walk/stand for prolonged period so time, push carts/wheelchairs up to 50 pounds, to position/lift patients at a maximum of 35 pounds unassisted, over 35 pounds requires assistance, provide CPR, etc.) to perform the essential functions of position.