Staff MRI Technologist PRN

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: November 13, 2024

Job Description:

Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you with the next steps via email or phone. Atrium Health's Carolinas Medical Center (CMC)is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, distinguished throughout the Southeast for its excellent patient care and medical expertise. From its modest beginnings in 1943, CMC evolved into the largest hospital in the region and a world-class facility that offers a full range of services to the Charlotte community and beyond, with more than 1,100 physicians and providers specializing in all areas of medicine.
CMC serves as the region's only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. We are also one of North Carolina's five Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for more than 200 physicians in 15 specialties and serving as a regional campus for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.
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The MRI Technologist I perform procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates MRI Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.
Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
* Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR's to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
* Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition. Assists in "code blue" procedures during medical emergencies.
* Performs MRI scanning and assists Physicians/PA during invasive procedures. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
* Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
* Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
* Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
* Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.
* Keeps area completely stocked. Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a MRI scan.
* Maintains knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients while in and around magnetic fields
Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients, equipment and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation. Frequently may be required to stretch, bend twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the MRI department. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs, being near moving equipment. Graduate of an accredited two-year AMA approved program in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology or active enrollment in a ARMRIT or ARRT registry eligible program required. ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology, ARRT or NMTCB for Nuclear Medicine with advanced registry from the ARMRIT or ARRT in MRI required within one year of hire.

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