Methodist Hospitals · 3 months ago
MRI TECHNOLOGIST I
US-IN-Merrillville
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelMethodist Hospitals is a healthcare organization that provides a range of services including imaging. They are seeking an MRI Technologist I to support the MRI staff and Manager in daily operations, training, and quality improvement efforts while ensuring optimal patient care.
Health CareHospitalMedical
Responsibilities
Assesses the exams performed on an ongoing basis, and provides findings and results as appropriate
Assists Leadership in collecting departmental CQI, Radiologist CQI, and ACR in the appropriate time frame
Demonstrates the ability to work independently, to operate all types of departmental equipment, and perform all types of MRI procedures, taking into account patient’s age, physical mental and emotional condition, 100% of the time
Informs Leadership of all equipment malfunction and initiates appropriate service calls and maintains documentation of same
Learns office procedures so that direction and assistance can be given to technical and office staff in the absence of the manager
Assists with orientation and training of technologists on the proper use of all equipment and new procedures instituted in the department
Guides and directs employees as needed to ensure that services to patients and other customers are maintained at an optimal level at all times, while conferring with the radiologist or physician requests for supplies required for special procedures
Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned
Assists physicians with biopsies and other invasive procedures, utilizing the modality as guidance and maintaining sterile technique
Review and correlates patient exam orders with patients current history and prior exam history to ensure that the appropriate exam is being performed
Verifies correct transfer of images and exam information through PACS and RIS for interpretation by the Radiologist ensuring correct charging
Maintains the Magnet and radio-frequency protection of all patients and visitors at all times
Administers contrast materials in the prescribed dose in accordance with dept. policy
Qualification
Required
Under supervision, to perform work involving providing support and assistance to the MRI staff and Manager in the performance of their duties, specifically with training, Quality Improvement, and continuing education issues
Works closely with the Sub-section Chief (Radiologist) and directly with the Manager of MRI dept. to ensure the efficient daily operation of the MRI dept
Tech interacts with co-workers, Physicians, patients and nursing units, displaying appropriate Guest Relations
Assesses the exams performed on an ongoing basis, and provides findings and results as appropriate
Assists Leadership in collecting departmental CQI, Radiologist CQI, and ACR in the appropriate time frame
Demonstrates the ability to work independently, to operate all types of departmental equipment, and perform all types of MRI procedures, taking into account patient's age, physical mental and emotional condition, 100% of the time
Informs Leadership of all equipment malfunction and initiates appropriate service calls and maintains documentation of same
Learns office procedures so that direction and assistance can be given to technical and office staff in the absence of the manager
Assists with orientation and training of technologists on the proper use of all equipment and new procedures instituted in the department
Guides and directs employees as needed to ensure that services to patients and other customers are maintained at an optimal level at all times, while conferring with the radiologist or physician requests for supplies required for special procedures
Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned
Assists physicians with biopsies and other invasive procedures, utilizing the modality as guidance and maintaining sterile technique
Review and correlates patient exam orders with patients current history and prior exam history to ensure that the appropriate exam is being performed
Verifies correct transfer of images and exam information through PACS and RIS for interpretation by the Radiologist ensuring correct charging
Maintains the Magnet and radio-frequency protection of all patients and visitors at all times
Administers contrast materials in the prescribed dose in accordance with dept. policy
Company
Methodist Hospitals
Methodist Hospitals is an acute care community hospital that is expertise in rendering a wide range of medical services to various patients.
Founded in 1923
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
Lauren P. Trumbo, CPA
System Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance
Matthew Doyle
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