MRI Tech

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Location Colorado Springs
Full/Part Time Full-Time
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Performs high quality pediatric diagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures. Provides conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards. Prioritizes MRI safety and performs work following established safety protocols at all times. Performs administrative duties including but not limited to scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records. This position is responsible for communicating regularly with patients, families, and all hospital and community caregivers while following department expectations for interactions with patients and families. This position is required to be on call depending on the position's location.

Department Name: CSH MRI
Job Status: 20 hours per week. Eligible for benefits.
Shift: Friday 7:00a to 7:30p (12 hours) and Saturday 9:00a to 5:30p (8 hours) for a total of 20 hours/week. Holiday rotation and call is required.
Note: This position may rotate in supporting both Hospital and Outpatient Clinic

• EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited Radiology program
• CERTIFICATION(S):
  • American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Magnetic Resonance Technologist ARRT(MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT-MR)
  • American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE

• Neonate- < 30 days
• Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr.
• Toddlers- > 1 yr. to 3 yrs.
• Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs. to 5 yrs.
• School age-> 5 yrs. to 13 yrs.
• Adolescent- >13 yrs. to 18 yrs.
• Adult- >18 yrs. to 65 yrs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.

• Independently produces high quality images utilizing high-energy magnetic fields.
• Provides age appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
• Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers and others.
• Demonstrates competency in IV placement, securement, contrast administration and extravasation handling.
• Demonstrates competency in all aspects of RIS and PACs as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.
• Manages patient priority and act as first responder when needed
• Follows department policies, procedures and protocol.
• Maintains MRI safety for anyone entering Zone 4

SCOPE AND LEVEL

• Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.
• Complexity: Falls between the entry and senior level. Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.
• Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non routine issues to department lead or supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or that are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.
• Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
• Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.

Ability to Perform Essential Functions of the Job

• Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good
• Audio Visual: Far Vision : good
• Audio Visual : Near Vision : good
• Audio Visual : Hearing: good
• General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day
• General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day
• Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
• Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
• Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
• Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands - Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)
• Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time

Work Environment

• Exposure: exposure to radiation: Rare
• Exposure to strong Magnetic Fields: Frequent
• Exposure: exposure to blood/.