MRI Technologist Device Management - Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center FT Days (Split Shift)

Advocate Health Care

  • Charlotte, NC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 30 days ago
Department: 36300 Regional Non Enterprise Corporate - Administration: RadiologyStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible: YesHours Per Week: 40Schedule Details/Additional Information:Weekdays, M-F, 10a-6:30p. A sign-on bonus is offered for this position to eligible candidates.Interested in being considered? Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you with the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page:Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, distinguished throughout the Southeast for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. From its modest beginnings in 1943, CMC evolved into the largest hospital in the region and a world-class facility that offers a full range of services to the Charlotte community and beyond, with more than 1,100 physicians and providers specializing in all areas of medicine.CMC serves as the region's only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. We are also one of North Carolina's five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.Check out this video if interested in learning more about the benefits of joining our facilities:Job SummaryMRI Technologist – Device Navigators serve as the primary resource for investigating, researching, and approving MRI exams for patients with implanted devices (pacemakers, spine stimulators, etc.). These Technologists, working with the MRMD (MRI Medical Director) and Electrophysiology service line (within Cardiology), ensure that patients can be scanned safely in the MRI setting while communicating clinically relevant information to the scanning technologists prior to patients being placed on an MRI scheduleMajor Responsibilities
  • Maintain the knowledge base for all MRI protocols performed within the market to include sites/locations that have specific expertise (i.e., Cardiac MRI, Level I, II, and III Trauma, fMRI, etc.)
  • Maintain an understanding of the parameters for device management with all field strengths and magnet types (1.5T, 3.0T field strength and open versus closed magnets).
  • Pursue and investigate new devices released to the market, aging devices considered for MRI scanning, along with ACR and TJC standards for device management on an ongoing basis.
  • Manage the established work queue to identify MRI scan patients with implanted devices (pacemakers, spine stimulators, etc.)
  • Carry-out the work-up process required to ensure the patient can be safely managed and scanned in the MRI setting. Once approved, move the patient to the scheduling queue.
  • Triage patients within the work queue to include prioritization for STAT/Urgent versus routine In-patients and Urgent versus routine Out-patients. Working with the on-site scanning technologists, strive to maintain efficient workflow within various clinical settings.
  • Determine whether the device is in the “conditional” or “non-conditional” classification for MRI while identifying the manufacturer, age, and type of device.
  • Working with the MRMD and Electrophysiology service line as needed, assess the safety parameters of the device for MRI and determine the patient's eligibility for a safe, diagnostic MRI exam.
  • Based on the type of device and resources required for a safe exam, provide feedback to the scheduling team regarding triage to the appropriate location/department for the patient's appointment.
  • Complete the “Device Navigation Report” for all patients and ensure this information is included with the patients order that will be used by the scanning technologists. Include in detail all relevant information pertaining to the device.
  • Serve as a market resource for MRI Technologists, Radiologists, and Providers for inquiries regarding the management of implanted devices within the MRI setting.
  • Support Radiology Administration and MRI leaders in the development of MRI protocols, device safety parameters, and affiliated policies and procedures.
  • Serve as a resource for facility Safety Officers, Risk Management, Quality, and other entities pertaining to the investigation of MRI safety events as needed.
Education, Experience and CertificationsGraduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Certificate, associate degree program required, bachelor's degree program preferred. Five years of experience in MRI with demonstrated skillset in the gamut of MRI exams. Experience and knowledge of implanted device management in the MRI setting must be demonstrated.Certification / Registration / LicenseARRT certification in Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine (including NMTCB) with advanced ARRT or ARMRIT certification in MRI. MRSO (Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer) required. If not MRSO certified upon hiring, candidates will be given one year to obtain certification.Pay Range $37.50 - $56.25Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:Compensation
  • Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
  • Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
  • Incentive pay for select positions
  • Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
Benefits and more
  • Paid Time Off programs
  • Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
  • Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
  • Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
  • Educational Assistance Program
About Advocate Healthis the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names in Illinois; in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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