Connecticut Children's · 2 weeks ago
Radiology-MRI Technologist-24
Connecticut, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelConnecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation. The Radiology-MRI Technologist operates and maintains MRI scanners to obtain quality images for diagnosis and participates in establishing scan protocols under physician supervision.
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Responsibilities
Maintains the appropriate skills related to patient care and imaging of neonatal and pediatric patients. Has the ability to access imaging orders and requests for completeness and accuracy
Involves patient/parent/caregiver in care and procedure. Introduces oneself and role responsibility. Explains procedure thoroughly to patient and or parent before performing the procedure
Allows time for and encourages questions. Measured through audits performed by managers and peers throughout the year
Provides support and effective communications to other members of the department and healthcare team. Effectively utilizes available resources and other members of the department and healthcare team to assure timeliness and accuracy of performing requested exam
Follows through with notification of appropriate parties of any variations and or changes of requested exam. Provides support to other sub-sections of the department as needed
Measured through audits performed by managers as well as feed back from patient surveys
Ability to perform exams utilizing various types of equipment in all the Diagnostic and MRI areas
Performs MRI and Diagnostic exams on a daily basis for all areas of the organization and requesting Physicians. These areas include ED, OR, Clinics, inpatient units and the department as a whole. May be called upon to provide coverage in offsite locations as well
Ensures all images are of excellent diagnostic quality and include appropriate shielding, side markers, and coning and exposure factors. Measured through Lead MRI Technologist as well as feed back from attending Radiologists
Provides clinical education and mentoring to new Technologist and Student Technologist
Teaches and mentors new technologist, student technologist and Radiology Residents appropriate radio logic technology skills. Evaluates their knowledge / skill levels and communicates it to the department and program coordinators. Measured through feedback from student assessment forms and input from Clinical Educator
Working knowledge of the various imaging / related equipment as well as all policies, procedures and protocols. Has the knowledge and skills to efficiently operate CR, RIS, PACS, CD burner and Nighthawk systems
Assures accurate physician, patient and exam data transfer between department and hospital systems, completion and scanning of Med Rec., Physician request, Radman request form, MRI safety check form and any other pertinent data into department RIS. Reports all errors to proper personnel in a timely manner
Knowledgeable of and adheres to all hospital and department policies, procedures and protocols. Measured through random audits throughout the year by managers and peers
Performs other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
Successful completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiologic Technology program
Board eligibility required and must follow ARRT standards of board eligibility and subsequent licensing by the State of Connecticut
Completion of a formal MRI Technology program
Certified as a Registered Technologist R.T., [ARRT]
Current State of Connecticut Radiographer License required
Must be board certified Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) within one year of date of hire consistent with the Connecticut Children's standards
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
Competency in caring for patients treated at Connecticut Children's regardless of age, disability, gender and ethnicity
Company
Connecticut Children's
Connecticut Children’s is a leading pediatric academic medical center consistently ranked by our peers as among the best children’s hospitals in the nation.
Founded in 1996
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.25M2014-04-07Grant· $0.25M
Leadership Team
Jim Shmerling
President and CEO
Bob Duncan
Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer
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