Cardiac MRI Technologist

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A Brief Overview
This role performs a variety of Cardiac, Fetal and MRI procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, Day Shift (10a-6:30p) with call/holiday rotation

What you will do

• Performs all MRI techniques and examinations according to the procedures determined by the Radiologists.
• Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination 100% of the time
• Produces optimal MRI images for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation 100% of the time.
• Selects proper technical factors, coils, restraining devices and operated MRI equipment as directed 100% of the time.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed MR safety standards to ensure the well being of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties 100% of the time.
• Identifies and archive patient's images. Maintain records of exams.
• Responsible for proper identification on images including patient identification and patient demographics 100% of the time.
• Maintains appropriate records of examinations and MRI procedure log 100% of the time.
• Maintains the integrity and efficiency of the Radiology Information System 100% of the time.
• Conducts self in a professional manner
• Subject to on-call status including weekends and holidays.
• Refers to the MRI Team Leader any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities 100% of the time.
• Promotes professionalism, continuing education and staff development 100% of the time.
• Participates in the formal in-service program provided for Radiology Complex 95%.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED - Required
• Technical Diploma Radiology - Required

Experience Qualifications

• At least two (2) years MRI Experience - Required
• At least five (5) years MRI Experience - Preferred
• Pediatric Experience - Preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Provide specific knowledge and skills required for the job: (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of all forms of MRI Imaging (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of information systems for transferring data (Required proficiency)
• Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (Required proficiency)
• Works independently of supervision (Required proficiency)
• Good organizational skills (Required proficiency)
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (Required proficiency)
• Provides Family Centered Care (Required proficiency)
• Integrates knowledge and assessment of child and family (Age-Specific Competency) (Required proficiency)

Licenses and Certifications

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging MR (ARRT) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) - upon hire - Required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) - issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). - upon hire - Required

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SALARY RANGE:

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