Travel MRI Technologist
Charlotte, NC
TalentBurst, Inc
3x12 hrs, Nights

JOB DESCRIPTION

MRI Technologist

About Facility:

• 2001 Vail Ave. Charlotte, NC 28207
• Licensed Beds: 244
• ED: 16 beds
• ICU: ~20 beds
• Progressive: ~40 beds
• No Trauma designation
• Facility offers X-Ray, CT, Ultrasound, MRI, Interventional Radiology, and Nuclear Medicine, with Radiology Nursing support
• TJC Stroke accredited
• Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit

Department Information:

• Inpatient Census is typically 100% capacity - 224
• Department performs an average of 23 studies/day (more during the week, less on weekends)
• Minimum Years of Experience required: 1 year
• Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes

Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:

• Department will serve ED, Inpatient, Observation, and Outpatient patients
• Department will care for a large population of medical device patients
• Will perform cases with anesthesia as needed
• Department does not provide cardiac imaging

Required License, National Certification, Certs (BLS, ACLS, etc.), or other position specific requirements:

• ARRT(R) or NMTCB, ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT
• BLS
• NC Licensure is not required

Skills required:

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each patient. Questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam or contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR's to obtain pertinent clinical history.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed.
• Performs basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary.
• Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures.
• Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.
• Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a MRI scan.
• Maintains knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients while in and around magnetic fields.

Support within the Department:

• Guest Services/Transport for Inpatient, Observation, ED patients
• Tech assistant on overnight shifts

Technology/Equipment:

• EMR: EPIC
• RIS: Epic Radiant
• PACS: Philips iSite
• Department specific Equipment: 1 – Client – 1.5 SIGNA Artist 450W

Floating: No

Orientation (facility and unit):

• Administrative onboarding (Epic, eLearnings, policy review, etc.) – 1 day
• 2 days to 1 week departmental (as needed)

Scheduling:

• Weekend rotation: None
• No call
• Holiday Expectations: Travelers will work 75% of holidays
• RTO: Resource Team approval
• Shift times / Current Vacancies: F/S/S 7p-7a

Other notes:

• Scrub Color: Black
• Parking: Surface lot and parking decks available at no cost

• The MRI Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards.
• Operates MRI Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency.
• This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV
• contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and
• questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering
• provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a
• brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a
• full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and
• outpatients EMR's to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on
• requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being
• performed.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of
• dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On
• request, records contrast type and amount.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed.
• Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed
• images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Performs basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of
• any changes in the patient's condition. Initiates life support measures for
• patients when necessary. Assists in "code blue” procedures during medical
• emergencies.
• Performs MRI scanning and assists Physicians/PA during invasive procedures.
• Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies.
• Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens,
• isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for
• administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family
• members. Follows appropriate radiation safety standards
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department
• director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that
• can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. Attends all in-service classes
• and completes all required safety modules.
• Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging
• procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Keeps area
• completely stocked. Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the
• workplace.
• Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or
• services in conjunction with a MRI scan.
• Maintains knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients
• while in and around magnetic fields

• Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment
• and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation.
• Frequently may be required to stretch, bend twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation
• of the MRI department.
• May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the
• day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment.
• Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

• Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA approved program in Radiologic or Nuclear
• Medicine Technology or active enrollment in a ARMRIT or ARRT registry eligible
• program required.
• ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology, ARRT or NMTCB for
• Nuclear Medicine with advanced registry from the ARMRIT or ARRT in MRI required
• within one year of hire.
• CPR certification required.