radiology_technologist – Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Specialty: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Facility: Norton Healthcare – 200 E Chestnut St, Norton Hospital Louisville, KY
State License: KY
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: Day Thurs/Fri/Sat (3×12), 4 on-call shifts per month, 1 Sunday call shift per monthBLS, ARRT (MR
Guaranteed Hours: 36.00
Description: Specialty: MRI TechFacility: Norton HealthcareState License: KYCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: Day Thurs/Fri/Sat (3×12), 4 on-call shifts per month, 1 Sunday call shift per monthBLS, ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT, 1 ear of MRI in a clinical setting, 3×12 HrGuaranteed Hours: 36.00Description: Job Summary:The MRI Technologist utilizes imaging, computer and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organizational and industry standards. Demonstrates thorough knowledge of the human anatomy, physiology, as well as image quality. Applying professional knowledge, prepares patients for the procedure, educates and responds to questions or concerns. Ensures age appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education and principles of physical/functional growth and development. Demonstrates an understanding of patient positioning, imaging technique, radiation safety, imaging equipment infection control and quality control techniques. Oversees and trains students providing patient care treatment and services as part of their training.Job Responsibilities:-Verifies the ordered exam and appropriateness utilizing assessment data and principles of growth and development. Positions the patient and equipment to achieve optimal images.-Utilizes imaging, computer, and other equipment as appropriate to produce and retain high quality diagnostic images which meet or exceed department, organizational and industry standards.-Works with physicians to evaluate the images and determine whether or not additional images are needed.-Applies radiation safety technique and devices to minimize radiation exposure to patient and staff.-Applying professional knowledge, prepares patients for the procedure, educates and responds to questions or concerns.-Ensures age-appropriate approach to communication, safety needs, patient education and principles of physical/functional growth and development. Schedule Notes:Thurs/Fri/Sat (3×12), 4 on-call shifts per month, 1 Sunday call shift per monthBLS, ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT, 1 ear of MRI in a clinical setting,Skills: Required Skills & Experience: -One (1) year of experience working with MRIs in a clinical setting.Preferred Skills & Experience: -N/A RequiredIMAGINGCOMPUTER SKILLSHUMAN ANATOMY KNOWLEDGEPHYSIOLOGY KNOWLEDGEIMAGE QUALITY ASSESSMENTAdditionalPATIENT PREPARATIONPATIENT EDUCATIONCOMMUNICATIONSAFETY NEEDSPHYSICAL/FUNCTIONAL GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PRINCIPLESPATIENT POSITIONINGIMAGING TECHNIQUERADIATION SAFETYINFECTION CONTROLQUALITY CONTROL TECHNIQUESEducation: Required Education: -N/A Preferred Education: -N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: -BLS.-ARRT(MR).OR-ARMRIT.Preferred Certifications & Licensure: -N/A;Languages: English ;Read ;Write ;Speak English(Speak, Read, Write)Job Category: Clinical-AlliedApply Non-Billable Orientation: Apply Cancellation Fee: Apply Cancellation Fee Comments: Shift Hours: 07:00-19:30Shift: DayDepartment Description:; Day Thurs/Fri/Sat (3×12), 4 on-call shifts per month, 1 Sunday call shift per monthBLS, ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT, 1 ear of MRI in a clinical setting, 3×12 Hr