MRI Technologist Full time Mid-Shift *Sign on bonus available* Position Available In Knox, Tennessee

Job Description:

Position Title:

MRI Technologist Full time Mid-Shift

• Sign onbonus available

Location:

Knoxville, TN Req ID:

JR101529

Job Type:

Full time

Posted Date:

Posted 6

Days Ago Description:

BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Performs a variety of MRIprocedures utilizing a high-energy magnetic field for diagnosis ofdisease processes and delineation of both normal/abnormal anatomyas well as pathological conditions in areas of the humanbody.

REPORTS TO

Director-Radiology/ Department Manager

JOBREQUIREMENTS

Supervisory Responsibilities:

NoMinimum Education:

Completion of an accredited Health Scienceprogram.

License/Certification Required:

Registered by the AmericanRegistry of Radiographic Technology (ARRT). MRI certificationpreferred.

Minimum Work Experience:

1 year general radiologyexperience required. 3-5 years of general radiology experience orequivalent with 2 years MRI experience preferred.

REQUIREDKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Operate MRI scanner and auxiliary equipment to produce qualityimages. Ability to work flexible hours-alternate shift, rotates on callfor evening, weekend and holiday coverage. Able to adapt to new programs and equipment upgrades asradiological field advances, effective organizational and timemanagement skills, effective written and verbal communicationskills.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains up-to-date knowledge and skill levels in: Area ofexpertise to ensure production of high quality images, Safeoperation of equipment and accessories with proper warm-upexposure, daily QC and good reporting techniques (Follows propershutdown procedures for scanning and processing equipment. Cleansequipment without damaging it. Keeps assigned area clean andorganized.), Quality Control guidelines, State and Federalregulations and department policies/procedures, Utilization of thePicture Archiving and Communications System (PACS), Completion ofSafety Reports, Basic scheduling in Community Wide Scheduling(CWS). Demonstrates Radiation and MRI Safety and Protection techniquesto minimize hazards, including: ALARA, Dosimetry, Shielding,Collimation, Magnetic field. Performs correct exam on correct patient: Utilize two patientidentifiers: name and date of birth ( Using the Meditechrequisition and the patient’s ID band along with activecommunication with family), and Verify the Meditech order with thephysician’s order ( Initial physician’s order confirmingverification.) Follows the PACS and Meditech workflow: Reviews, approves andenters information in a timely and accurate manner after eachpatient.

Including:

Patient Tracking data(exam start/ed times),technologists notes and name, correct patient history. QAresolution, Moving Exams, and Notifies the department and/or PACSmanager of any errors or outstanding problems with completingpatient data. Consults with the radiologist on duty to assure correctscanning parameters when necessary: Trauma or difficult and/orinfrequent studies. Acts as

MRI Safety Officer:

Demonstrates safety in all MRIzones, Monitors personnel and equipment entering MRI Zones III andIV, Conducts proper screening of patients for ferromagneticobjects, such as: Pacemakers, watches, bankcards., Reports to MRISafety Committee appropriately. Trains and educates appropriatestaff regarding MRI safety. Ensures compliance of MRI SafetyPolicy. Reviews and updates MRI policies, ensuring they are incompliance with all regulations.

Conducts safety audits accuratelyand as instructed. Provides excellent patient care and creates an environment inwhich customers feel valued and respected. Demonstrates a caring and interested manner; Listens carefullyto customers’ questions and concerns; paraphrases their statements;seeks feedback. Maintains an appropriate level of eye contact.

Handles telephone calls and in-person contacts in a friendly,courteous and sensitive manner. Promptly acknowledges customers;provides an indication that they will be helped as soon aspossible. Helps patients to feel comfortable by introducing selfand calling patients by their name. Provides explanations (withinscope of practice) to patients about upcoming exams and procedures,using terminology and phrasing which is responsive to andappropriate for patient’s age, language skills, and emotionalstate. Keeps patients informed about actions to be taken. Promptlyand courteously provides the information and services requested bycustomers. Effectively communicates and problem-solves with customers:

Takes the initiative to seek assistance from others; informscustomers of the need to do so; explains who is being called uponto help; ensures a smooth transition to other parties. Providesconsistent and timely follow-through which ensures that allcustomer requests are addressed in a way which minimizesinconvenience to all parties. Maintains composure, efficiency and apositive, customer-service oriented manner when interacting withall customers, including those who are ill, angry, confused oremotionally distressed. Makes every attempt to defuse potentiallyvolatile situations, speaks calmly and firmly, express compassionand understanding, provides constructive suggestions forresolution. Seeks assistance from co-worker, management, physicianor other appropriate person when immediate resolution is notforthcoming.

HIPAA Compliance:

Maintains strict patient confidentiality atall times. Refrains from discussing customers or personal matterswithin customers’ hearing. Promotes effective working relations and works effectively aspart of a department/unit team to facilitate the department’sability to meet its goals and objectives. Uses judgment to exercisedelegated authority to work with others in a proactive way totroubleshoot operational and programmatic problems. Resolves differences in a spirit of cooperation, createssolutions which benefit all parties, especially ancillaryservices’/department’s customers. Recommends changes to policies,procedures and department environment to enhance the department’sability to provide optimum service to all customers. Develops and fosters good verbal and written communicationskills with the ability to communicate effectively in person and onthe phone with patients, visitors, and hospital/medical officepersonnel. Contributes to an environment that is conducive to the clinicaleducation of students, other healthcare trainees, and employees.

Willingly accepts other assignments as deemed necessary bydepartment management, including helping out in front office,transporting patients and/or QA projects. Utilizes hospital resources and time respectfully andaccountably. Proactively assists in other areas when patient volume is lowin assigned area. Ensures that supplies are utilized in acost-effective manner and charged appropriately. Seeks out innovative solutions for problems affecting careand/or service, these solutions may address: Maintenance ofquality, Cost effectiveness, Cost Benefit, or efficiency ofstaffing needs. Applies Lean principles Participates in Lean board

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Note:

Reasonable accommodations may be made for individualswith disabilities to perform the essential functions of thisposition. Light lifting, pushing and pulling is required for 10-20 lbsoccasionally and frequent moving of objects of less than 10 lbs isrequired. Frequent sitting with some walking, standing, squatting,bending and reaching is required. Keyboard/computer use and/orrepetitive motions may be required. Come work where you can make adifference everyday.

About Us:

At East Tennessee Children’s Hospital, care is at theCORE of who we are. We are comprised of team members who live outour core values of Compassion, Ownership, Respect, and Excellence.

We support each other by fostering a culture of team engagementthat creates moments that matter

• every interaction, every time. Compassion
• We imagine what others are going through, work toalleviate suffering, and create joy whenever possible. Ownership
• We take pride in our work, act with integrity, andfeel personal responsibility for achieving our mission. Respect
• We listen, understand, and communicate openly andpolitely. We recognize our diverse strengths. Excellence
• We set high standards for performance indelivering the safest patient care.

We give extraordinary andmeaningful experiences to our patients, their families, teammembers, and the community we serve. PIb07476220eec-37248-37026832