MRI Technologist
Company: Hackensack Meridian Health
Location: Hackensack
Posted on: January 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: How have you impacted someone's life today? At
Hackensack Meridian Health our healthcare teams are focused on
changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level
of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and
occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home
care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you
to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your
career all within New Jersey's premier healthcare system. -The MRI
Technologist is responsible for producing diagnostic images using
MRI technology.
-https://www.hackensackmeridianhealth.org/en/Locations/Hackensack-University-Medical-Center/Helena-Theurer-Pavilion
Responsibilties: 1. Reviews patient's chart and/or physician order
to determine optimal imaging parameters for suspected pathology. 2.
Selects Proper Imaging Coil for study. 3. Performs imaging studies
using proper scanning techniques and protocols. 4. Works with
physicians to optimize MRI sequences to produce the highest quality
MRI image. 5. Administers contrast media following MRI dept
protocols 6. Verifies pregnancy status, when appropriate. 7.
Obtains MRI consent documentation when appropriate. 8. Determines
whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the
procedure. 9. Documents diagnostic and patient data in the
appropriate record. 10. Performs post-processing techniques to
optimize imaging or study. 11. Draws up sterile contrast media and
other solutions following hospital approved infection control
guidelines 12. Administers emergency care including performing CPR.
13. Performs MRI safety, screens patients for contraindication
(i.e. foreign bodies, medical indications). 14. Responsible for
scheduled shifts including holidays and weekends. 15. Overtime as
needed to provide continual quality patient care. 16. On call
assignments as needed per individual Hospital & Departmental
policy. 17. Performs daily clerical duties, which includes the use
of EMR, PACS, Teletracking System, computer system, patient
scheduling, and other computer systems as added by hospital. 18.
Greets all patients when they arrive for their exam utilizing
A.I.D.E.T. standards. 19. Adheres to the policies of Employee ID,
Standards of Behavior, Attendance, and Punctuality. 20. Responsible
at all times for maintaining MRI Safety Zones. 21. Identifies the
needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers
care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language,
hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes
communication with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s)
at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
22. Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's
Organizational Competencies. 23. Other duties and/or projects as
assigned. 24. Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and
standards of behavior.
Qualifications: Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Required: 1. Compliant with ARRT or ARMRIT MRI educational &
clinical requirements 2. Excellent written and verbal communication
skills. 3. Proficient computer skills that may include but are not
limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
-Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: 1. Minimum
of one year of MRI experience. -Licenses and Certifications
Required: 1. American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Certification or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Tech. 2. AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification. -
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Keywords: Hackensack Meridian Health, Hackensack , MRI Technologist, Other , Hackensack, New Jersey
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