Overview MRI Tech Javon Bea Riverside PRN, varied hours Performs MRI procedures and related techniques to produce diagnostic images for physician interpretation. May be required to work flexible hours, alternate shifts and weekends and call as necessary to provide quality patient care at assigned site(s). May be required to flex hours/shift as needed to support the needs of the department. Works as part of a multidisciplinary team, serving on committees and participating in projects as requested. Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation. Prepares patient for procedures. Provides patient instruction to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self and others. Selects and operates the magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results. Positions the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability, safety and comfort. Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination. Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters. Performs venipuncture, starts and maintains venous access. Prepares and administers contrast media. Verifies consent/screening form. Uses appropriate scripting, barriers and identifiers. Assists the physician with interventional procedures. Practices aseptic technique and observes universal precautions. Evaluates images and data for technical quality. Manipulates and reconstructs digital data for display, ensuring proper identification is evident. Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. Uses radiology information systems (including PACS), completes all required records and reports, archives and submits images for physician review and interpretation. Initiates basic life support action when necessary. Provides practical instruction to partners and students. Education and Experience EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE Graduate of an accredited radiography program Experience as an MRI Technologist preferred, but not required Certification and Licensure CERTIFICATION/ LICENSURE ARRT Radiography registration required ARRT MRI registration required (or must be obtained within two years of hire) Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days. Special Physical Demands The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Function of the position with or without accommodations. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Level of Supervision N/A Supervises This job has no supervisory responsibilities.Does have responsibility for clinical operations of assigned area. Benefits Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to: · Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options. · Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs. · Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance. · Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth. · Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey. · Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.