MRI Technologist - Colony Park North at Healthier Mississippi People LLC

Ridgeland, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

30 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

30 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Patient Safety, Quality Control, Communication Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Equipment Operation, Medical History Documentation, Patient Positioning, Image Development, Equipment Maintenance, Safety Compliance, Anxiety Alleviation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Job Description: To operate and maintain a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain images on patients to diagnose the nature and extent of designated pathologies, while ensuring patient safety and comfort. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging procedures and technology. Knowledge of specifications, standards, and tolerances for the operation of MRI equipment and facilities. Skill in the operation of magnetic resonance film processors and ancillary equipment. Verbal and written communication skills. Interpersonal skills. Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality control standards. Ability to alleviate patient anxiety. Responsibilities: Performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures. Explains procedures to patient, obtains and records medical history relevant to the condition being viewed, selects appropriate equipment settings, and positions the patient in a manner to facilitate optimum imaging results. Develops and views images to determine quality and forwards for review and interpretation; maintains applicable patient documentation. Maintains adequate supplies and a clean work area; reports equipment malfunctions to supervisor. Assumes responsibility for patient safety; provides physical and psychological comfort to patient. Ensures compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure control, and/or infection control practices. The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time. Physical and Environmental Demands: Requires constant exposure to bio-hazardous conditions such as risk of radiation exposure, blood borne pathogens, fumes or airborne particles, and/or toxic or caustic chemicals which mandate attention to safety considerations, frequent work produced subject to precise measures of quantity and quality, occasional bending, occasional lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, occasional climbing, occasional crawling, occasional crouching/stooping, occasional kneeling, occasional pushing/pulling, occasional reaching, occasional sitting, frequent standing, occasional twisting, and frequent walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more) Requirements Education & Experience: Certifications, Licenses or Registration required: Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health and Radiography (R) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Basic Life Support (BLS) from American Heart Association required post-hire within 90 days. Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists required post-hire within twenty-four (24) months. Job applications may be accepted for candidates that currently meet the minimum qualifications or candidates actively pursuing the certifications, licenses, or registration requirements who will meet all minimum requirements within three (3) months. Minimum qualifications must be satisfied prior to starting work.

Responsibilities

The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures, explains these procedures to patients, and ensures their comfort and safety. They also develop and view images for quality assessment and maintain patient documentation.