MRI Technologist
Lexington, KY
LanceSoft
3x12 hrs, Nights

Provides health care services applying pulsed radio-frequency waves and magnetic energy to assist diagnosis or treatment. participates in an on-call schedule as required. Performs magnetic resonance procedures, computer processing and related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by a Radiologist or a licensed independent practitioner. Exercises professional judgment in performance of service and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics. Recognizes various patient conditions in order to provide appropriate patient care to ensure successful completion of the exam or procedure. Job Responsibilities: --30% ENFORCES HOSPITAL POLICIES AND MAINTAINS DEPARTMENT EFFICIENCY AND PROFICIENCY: -Maintains a cohesive working relationship and spirit of cooperation with coworkers, other employees and related individuals. -Sets a positive example for staff through professional knowledge, appearance, personal conduct and interactions. -Maintain a professional environment through a clean and orderly department, professional attire, personal conduct and interactions. -Follow and implement hospital policies and guideline recommendations. -Proactively plans and execute daily patient flow. -Assist MRI Coordinator with staff selection, training, and competency. -Assists Radiologists and Management with establishing protocols. -Actively participates in training new employees on equipment functionality, exam protocols and modifications. -Provides supervision and instruction to imaging students on site for clinical rotation. --15% IMAGE QUALITY ASSURANCE: -Produce quality images for Radiologist’s review. -Prepares copy of images and records image release in electronic health record. -Verifies images archived to PACS and notifies PACS administrator of any issues. -Sends images to tele-radiology service after hours as instructed. -Works with Lead MRI Technologist, MRI Coordinator, and Radiologist on ACR accreditation as needed. -Assists MRI Coordinator, Radiology Manager, and Radiology Director in equipment and software selections. --15% QUALITY CONTROL IN THE WORK AREA: -Orders and/or restocks supplies and linens. -Report all equipment malfunction to the proper personnel. -Report any environmental safety concerns to proper personnel. -Works with EHR team, MRI Lead Technologist, MRI Coordinator, Radiology Manager and/or Radiology Director on changes/needs for the Electronic Health Record (EHR). -Manages physical and financial resources within established guidelines. Includes monitoring supply inventory, assuring equipment properly maintained and proposal for budgeting items related to MRI. -Completes QC for assigned rooms, (i.e., room checks, contrast reactions/infiltrates, room humidity/temperature checks, ferromagnetic and thermal injury reporting). -Stays up to date on regulatory standards and changes. --20% EXECUTES PATIENT CARE DUTIES: -Verifies orders, patient name/birth date and history. -Verifies and documents MRI screening questions/answers and documents implant information in the Electronic Health Record. -Performs and documents peripheral venipuncture when necessary for exams. -Performs and documents time out procedure for invasive procedures. -Documents all incidents related to patient care in appropriate locations (i.e., SAFE reports, meds given, contrast reactions, infiltrates, etc.). -Follow department protocol for all exams. -Works with transport and nursing units to coordinate patient exams -Continuously monitors the patient throughout the exam. -Provides post processing for exams per department protocol. -Continuously monitors/maintains MRI Safety Zone compliance. -Assist Radiologist and authorized providers with exam/procedures as necessary.

Day 1 Dental, Health, Vision insurance. Referral bonus and extension bonus.