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Full time

Department:

CC014235 MRI Technology

Summary:

Schedules and performs research MRI exams with high quality and high success rate, including challenging exams on infants and young children without sedation. Collaborate with Primary Investigators on the Design and Implementation of research studies. Collaborate with Research Study Team to set up MRI Protocol needed. Job duty allocation is approximately: 70% Active scanning duties, 10% collaboration, and 20% other duties. Works and communicates well with other staff members both in and outside the hospital. Keeps area in Joint Commission readiness state at all times. Performs all job tasks according to ACH service standards of safety, compassion, performance and presentation. Job does require some evening and weekend hours to accommodate research patients.

Additional Information:

Required Education:

Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college program or technical school or nursing diploma

Recommended Education:

Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university

Required Work Experience:

Direct - No experience required

Recommended Work Experience:

Required Certifications:

ARRT - American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT), Basic Life Support CPR for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) - American Heart Association, MRI Specialist - American Registry of Radiology Technologist ARRT (MR) - 0 items selected within 2 years of hire or eligibility

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Description

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures successful completion of research MRI data acquisition. Perform quality research MRI exams. Documentation of any necessary patient information in electronic medical record. Ensure correct patient, order and exam for each research participant. Implement new research MRI sequences/protocols in collaboration with the Primary Investigator and Team. Assist in MRI process for ordering, scheduling and billing for current and new research projects. Screen all participants and persons entering Zone 3 and 4 for MRI safety. Monitor all safely screened persons in Zone 3 and 4. Adheres to all MRI safety recommendations and policies. Properly screen all participants for pregnancy when indicated. Complies with all confidential participant information. Demonstrates knowledge of all emergency equipment/supplies Conduct research MRI scans with high quality and high success rate, including scans on infants and young children without sedation. Perform maintenance and quality control procedures on research equipment and software, as appropriate Manage research MRI data as requested by research Investigators Attend research meetings. Primary Technologist scanning all research patients, but will collaborate with limited staff Technologists to learn the protocols, and provide backup when needed.

2. Intake Process Collaborate with Primary Investigators on the design and implementation of research studies. Build needed research scanning protocol into the MRI scanner.

3. Other Duties Perform Imaging post processing Write lab report or summary of procedures, as well as findings Assist in other aspects of research projects conducted in ACH Radiology.

4. Maintain competency, registry and continuing education as an MRI Technologist and research support staff. Complete annual MRI Technologist competencies, relevant training on equipment, and professional development. Comply with hospital policies, procedures and departmental professional development activities.

5. Hospital Policies, procedures and other research duties. Adheres to all ACH Service Standards: Safety, Compassion, Performance and Presentation in all actions. Complies with Arkansas State Health Department Regulations; Joint Commission regulations; andpractices universal precautions as directed by OSHA. Adheres to ACH Mission statement and complies with all ACH and departmental policies and procedures. Responds accordingly to all ACH emergency procedures. Perform other research duties as instructed.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS Required - Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university - Field of Study: ARRT Registry in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) required , or Or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS Required - 2 years total experience required, which includes 2 years of MRI Experience experience Preferred - 1 years Pediatric experience preferred

CERTIFICATION / LICENSE / REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS Required - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT R) (Candidate must possesss at time of hire) Required - MRI Specialist (Certification) (Candidate must possesss at time of hire)

SKILL REQUIREMENTS Required - Good communication and organization skills. Required - Concise decision making skills. Required - Flexible working hours and to perform exams during afterhours. . Required - Computer skills and data entry. Required - Must not have any contraindications for working in strong magnetic fields. Preferred - Previous experience on GE LX and Philips Achieva MRI systems preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-More than 100 pounds(Manage safely with assistance of equipment or another person)* This position may require a fitness for duty evaluation-Occasionally Lifting/Pushing/Pulling Weight-Up to 100 pounds(Manage safely with assistance of equipment or another person)* This position may require a fitness for duty evaluation-Occasionally Noise Level-Noise Level-Moderate Physical Activity-Reach with hands and arms-Occasionally Physical Activity-Sit-Frequently Physical Activity-Stand-Occasionally Physical Activity-Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, twist, or bend-Occasionally Physical Activity-Talk or hear-Regularly Physical Activity-Use hands to touch, handle, or feel-Occasionally Physical Activity-Walk-Occasionally Physical Environment-Blood or bodily fluid-Occasionally Physical Environment-Infectious disease-Frequently Physical Environment-Inside Office Environment / conditions-Regularly Physical Environment-Risk of radiation-Occasionally Physical Environment-Work near moving mechanical parts-Occasionally Safety Sensitivity-This position has been designated as safety sensitive.-Required

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