WellSpan Health
MRI Technologist - General Magnetic Resonance Imaging - Day/Evening
WellSpan Health, Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, United States, 17325
General Summary
Performs routine and special magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Performs procedures to produce MR images of designated anatomical areas according to established practices and procedures. Performs duties as on call technologist, is able to train new staff, and has passed the MRI advanced level specialty exam as per ARRT.
Essential Functions:Performs MR imaging studies; obtains patient history; explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.Under the direct supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media. Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.Positions and transfers patients comfortably.Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices MRI safety procedures.Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.Common Expectations:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas and/or patient rooms.Required for All Jobs:Performs other related duties as identified.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Physical Demands:Standing - FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlySitting - OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)Kneeling/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - OccasionallyWorking Environment:Occupational Hazards - OccasionallyBloodborne Pathogen - Exposure
Qualifications
Minimum Education:Associates Degree RequiredWork Experience:2 years Relevant experience. RequiredLicenses:Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required andRegistered Radiologist Assistant - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Bone Densitometry - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Breast Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Cardiac Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Mammography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Quality Management - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Vascular Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orCourses and Training:Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in MRI procedures. Upon Hire Required
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Performs routine and special magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Performs procedures to produce MR images of designated anatomical areas according to established practices and procedures. Performs duties as on call technologist, is able to train new staff, and has passed the MRI advanced level specialty exam as per ARRT.
Essential Functions:Performs MR imaging studies; obtains patient history; explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns.Under the direct supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media. Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.Positions and transfers patients comfortably.Immobilizes patients as necessary and practices MRI safety procedures.Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the profession and the department.Common Expectations:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by: complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required.Maintains established policies and procedures, objectives, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, inservice meetings, and workshops.Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.Requests and orders supplies as necessary to keep materials on hand at all times.Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas and/or patient rooms.Required for All Jobs:Performs other related duties as identified.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a compliance program to support WellSpan's values and standards for professionalism, integrity, and ethics. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization and the performance expectations of the job, the department, and the compliance program.WellSpan Health has adopted and implemented a privacy program to safeguard the patient information and the business and operational information of the organization. Expected to support and meet the values and standards of the organization to safeguard patient and business/operational information.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.Physical Demands:Standing - FrequentlyWalking - FrequentlySitting - OccasionallyCarrying/Lifting - Occasionally (50lbs)Pushing/Pulling - Occasionally (50lbs)Kneeling/Crouching - OccasionallyReaching - OccasionallyTalking - FrequentlyHearing - FrequentlyRepetitive Motions - OccasionallyEye/Hand/Foot Coordination - OccasionallyWorking Environment:Occupational Hazards - OccasionallyBloodborne Pathogen - Exposure
Qualifications
Minimum Education:Associates Degree RequiredWork Experience:2 years Relevant experience. RequiredLicenses:Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire Required andBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required andRegistered Radiologist Assistant - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Bone Densitometry - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Breast Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Cardiac Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Computed Tomography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Mammography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Nuclear Medicine Technologist - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Quality Management - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Radiation Therapy - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Radiography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Cardiovascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Vascular Interventional Radiology - ARRT Upon Hire Required orRegistered Technologist-Vascular Sonography - ARRT Upon Hire Required orCourses and Training:Accredited program in radiologic technology and training in MRI procedures. Upon Hire Required
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