Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist

Overview

Are you an MRI Technologist looking to elevate both your career and your income? We have an industry disrupting opportunity at Fairview with shift enhancements that work for you!

If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 3pm – 11pm, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $6.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.

If the majority of your allocated shift hours are worked between 11pm – 7am, your hours worked in this shift will receive an additional $8.00 per hour, on top of your base rate & shift differentials.

Why youll love this opportunity:

– A flexible, yet steady and consistent schedule means you can maximize your earnings while maintaining balance

– A strong focus on a healthy work-life blend , so you can excel at work and enjoy your time off.

– A unique chance to stack your wages , giving you multiple ways to increase your income!

At University of Minnesota Medical Center, we continually strive to improve our patients lives by delivering superior outcomes using groundbreaking technology and treatments while balancing patients needs. We balance the latest in technology and treatments with patient-centered care. As the core teaching hospital of the University of Minnesota Medical School, our hospital is among the most respected in the nation, providing superior health care results.

Our partnership with the University of Minnesota Medical school and University of Minnesota Physicians provides the platform to specialize in surgical techniques, breakthrough treatment and lifesaving therapies to train tomorrows physicians. Clinical trials advance our clinical services, bringing the very newest ideas to patient care.

The University of Minnesota Medical Center West Bank/Masonic Childrens Hospital offers 24/7 Imaging services for pediatric and adult patients. The MRI technologists work collaboratively within the Imaging team and amongst varying levels of clinical practitioners.

We are seeking a Casual MRI Technologist to support MRI services.

Responsibilities Job Description

Maintains and prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Performs individualized, compassionate patient care

Performs high quality examinations

Identifies relevant data from images accurately

Uses appropriate communication skills to meet patient/family, and other customer needs.

Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional

Participates in creating a culture of patient safety

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness

Verify patient identification and documentation

Communicate with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam

Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol

Applies established professional guidelines and standards to complex, routine, and non-routine diagnostic testing procedures

Ensures patient data integrity

Adheres to radiologic safety guidelines and diagnostic testing protocols/procedures

Accurately documents in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, and billing status changes

Follows infection control guidelines

Serves as a resource for other healthcare team members

Responds appropriately to emergent situations

Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving

Assesses the validity of the test results to determine if consistent with changing physiological conditions or if due to possible interfering substances

Acts as a resource for problem-solving resolution

Completed all require continuing education to uphold their imaging licensure

Participates as an active team member

Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives

Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position

Cleans and maintains room and supplies

Provides integrated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care.

Contributes to a positive work environment.

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines

Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working properly.

Maintains a high level of competency and follows MRI Safety protocols

Accepts new technology as it’s introduced into the facility

Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations

Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

Current Registration with American Registry Radiologic Technology (ARRT)

Basic Life Support (BLS) – from American Red Cross or American Heart Association

Meet MRI Safety Screen requirements

Preferred qualifications:

Prior MRI Experience (1 years)

ARRT MRI certification or successful completion within 18 months of hire

Experience with Epic/Radiant

Understanding of current ACR Guidelines for MRI Safety

Knowledge of MRI quality control and safety standards

EEO Statement

EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status