MRI Tech-Cert, Part Time, Days

• Inspire health.
• Serve with compassion.
• Be the difference.
• Job Summary Responsible for the independent operation of the MRI equipment achieving high-quality images, maintaining an optimal level of patient care, while working with patients of all ages.
• Responsible for screening all patients and staff entering into zone 3 and 4 to ensure magnet safety.
• Essential Functions All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health.
• Serve with compassion.
• Be the difference.
• Performs all procedures proficiently and strives to maintain high quality.
• This includes proper positioning, choosing appropriate coils, and thorough knowledge of scanning protocols.
• Imaging studies must be completed in a timely manner, charged appropriately, and then taken to the radiologist for interpretation as soon as possible after the completion of the exam.
• Identifies patients using two patient identifiers.
• Communicates with patient and/or medical staff concerning MR safety questionnaire and other pertinent clinical history.
• Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history to ensure magnet safety for patients entering department.
• Communicates with appropriate medical staff any sedation needs of the patient.
• Informs patients and families of delays.
• Prepares scan room for procedures using approved cleaning protocols.
• Appropriately discards sharps and maintains appropriate level of supplies and linen in rooms.
• Properly prepares and administers contrast materials associated with MRI procedure that are within scope of practice as prescribed by a physician or in approved Radiology protocol Implements emergency procedures, as needed.
• Performs department and hospital related computer functions pertinent to job.
• Enters and records all data accurately and promptly.
• Exhibits competency in performing quality control tasks associated with equipment and procedures to ensure standards are met.
• Stays abreast of organizational, affiliate and departmental changes/updates by checking email on each shift.
• Provides clinical instruction to staff technologists and students.
• As needed, will prepare staff schedules to ensure department is staffed properly and coordinate daily workflow.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
• Minimum Requirements Education - Certification Program.
• Graduate of accredited Radiologic Technology program Experience - No experience required.
• In Lieu Of Team members in this job as of 11/08/2020 are grandfathered from the minimum requirements listed above pending state and regulatory requirements.
• Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses ARRT registered in Radiology & MRI, OR ARRT registered in MRI; OR ARMRIT-American Registry of MRI certification BLS certified

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) Proficient computer skills (database) Data entry skills Mathematical skills Work Shift Day (United States of America) Location 21 Orchard Park Dr Facility 7001 Corporate Department 70011304 PH Imaging Center - Orchard Park - Payroll Only Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health. Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our 32,000 team members are dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of you and your family. Our promise is to: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.