Saturday, May 23, 2015

MRI Technician - Full Time - No Weekends - Terre Haute Regional Hospital - Terre Haute, IN


Position summary: The MRI Tech performs MRI, radiographic and special procedures at level not requiring supervision of technical detail, performing a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgment with ingenuity and initiative. The MRI Tech must be able to assists in specialty areas (ie. OR, Invasive.)

Position responsibilities:

  • Assumes full responsibility for one or more modalities in MRI and Radiology

  • Produces MRI exams and images, as well as radiographs in accordance with established standards

  • Positions, transfers and provides immobilization assistance as required

  • Demonstrates Competency through completion of annual competencies for MRI and radiology

  • Practices sterile techniques and the prevention of cross contamination within the framework of the hospital policies

  • Provides protection for patient and personnel in accordance with prescribed state and federal guidelines

  • Provides pertinent patient history as needed by Radiologists for interpretation

  • Completes all exams and enters related charges in CPCS

  • Demonstrates knowledge in producing MRI studies and radiographs on patients of all ages; newborn, pediatrics, adolescence, adult and geriatric

  • Process MRI images, radiographs, and duplicates films as needed

  • Notifies appropriate person(s) regarding diagnostic equipment issues

  • Attempts to resolve processing issues when possible or notifies appropriate person(s)

  • Provides first aid when necessary, maintaining current CPR

  • Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the department

  • Attend Code of Conduct training course annually

  • Demonstrate an understanding of and adherence to HCA’s Code of Conduct

  • Understands and satisfies the needs of the patient population appropriate to the age of the patient served (adults, geriatric, adolescent, pediatric, and parents of neonates)

  • Adheres to the Standards of Behavior for Terre Haute Regional Hospital as per the Customer Relations Policy

  • Qualifications
    Education:

    • Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)

    • Certification by the Indiana Board of Health

    Experience:

    • At least one to two years of practical experience

    • Completed MRI training and demonstrated competency

    • At least one year experience as an radiology or MRI Tech preferred

    Certifications:

    • CPR required

    • BLS must be maintained throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital



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