MRI Technologist PRN at Healthier Mississippi People LLC

Canton, Mississippi, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

01 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

03 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Procedures, MRI Equipment Operation, Film Processors Operation, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Quality Control Monitoring, Patient Safety, Patient Comfort, Medical History Recording, Equipment Maintenance Reporting

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: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in Radiography and MS Medical Radiology Technician license. BLS required post-hire within 90 days. ARRT registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging required post-hire within 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 technologist operates and maintains the MRI scanner to acquire diagnostic images, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the procedure. Responsibilities include explaining procedures, positioning patients, developing images, maintaining documentation, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols.