MRI Tech per diem - (3280770)
Description
Performs a variety of MRI procedures and duties, under the direction of a qualified physician or technical specialist, using prescribed imaging protocol. Performs all activities according to Federal, State, local, and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging in age from newborn. Operates imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images of specified body parts. Able to insert and remove IV's.
Essential Functions:
- Performs daily quality control of equipment. Reports any malfunction to appropriate supervisor.
- Prepares rooms for procedures.
- Works with MRI scheduling, inpatient units and physicians’ offices to coordinate and/or assist in scheduling of patient exams.
- Transports patients and helps with lifting of patients as needed.
- Chooses appropriate computer parameters to produce quality images of requested anatomy.
- Performs imaging exams on inpatient and outpatient, adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.
- Acquires images and reviews for quality with appropriate person.
- Answers patient, physician, nurse and family members' questions and solves scheduling and other problems, as required.
- Educates patient about procedure to be performed and keeps patient informed throughout procedure.
- Provides in-service training as necessary.
- Records patient exams in Meditech computer system.
- Participates in continuing education programs as dictated by Joint commission, MA licensing board and hospital/department policy.
- Adheres to "Code of Ethics" for radiologic technologists as defined by ARRT.
- Cleans and stocks imaging rooms and other areas as assigned.
- Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
- Communicates verbal reports to appropriate personnel as necessary.
- Prepares patient for procedures practicing infection control techniques and sterile techniques, as needed.
- Attends to the physical, emotional and educational needs of the patient within the technologists scope of care. Provides bedpans, urinals, emesis basis, mobility assistance and other support as needed.
- Draws up, measures and prepares contrast medium for administration, as directed. Administers contrast media in accordance with policies.
- Disposes of sharps and syringes according to policy/procedure.
- Obtains patients history by personal interview and chart review.
- Provides emergency "on-call" coverage twenty-four hours per days, as assigned.
- Performs venous punctures and starts IV lines in patients as necessary.
- Performs clerical duties as necessary on computer, with film jackets, requisitions and labels. Utilizes proper telephone technique.
- Verifies patient identification by arm bands and outpatient requisitions using 2 identifiers.
- Verifies appropriateness of ordered exam by requisition, chart, attending physician and radiologist, when necessary.
- Assists radiologists and physicians during radiographic procedures.
Qualifications
Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Advanced MRI) preferred or obtaining the Advanced MRI registration within one year time of the date of hire.
- CPR Certified (BLS)
Physical Environment:
Duties may involve general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.; or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste, or other unpleasant elements; or much of work may be performed outdoors with exposure to weather extremes.
Primary Location
: MA-Newton-NWH Main Campus
Work Locations
:
NWH Main Campus
2014 Washington Street
Newton 02462
Job
: MRI
Organization
: Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)
Schedule
: Per Diem
Standard Hours: 1
Shift
: Day Job
Posted Shift Description: per diem need during week day/evening and weekends.
Employee Status
: Limited Term / Per Diem
Recruiting Department: NWH Imaging Services
Job Posting
: Mar 7, 2024
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