MRI Technologist

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
For West Virginia, Ohio, and Maryland locations:
1.High School Diploma or equivalent.
2.Certification through ARRT or ARMRIT in MRI within 1 year of hire.
3.West Virginia State Licensure as MRI Technologist or MRI Apprentice, or applicable state licensure where services will be performed.
4.Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

For Pennsylvania locations:
1.High School Diploma or equivalent.
2.Certification through ARRT or ARMRIT in MRI within 1 year of hire.
3.Obtain certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hire.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. ARRT Certification in Radiography.

EXPERIENCE:
1.One (1) year experience in MRI.

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Prepares and explains exams to patients
2. Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas.
3. Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties.
4. Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer.
5. Assists physician during specialty exam.
6. Process exams and make available on PACS.
7. Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices
8. Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff.
9. Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans.
10. Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient.
11. Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator.
12. Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods.
13. Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities.
14. Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care.
15. Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Extended periods of standing and walking.
2. Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight
3. Carry items of up to 20 lbs.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Works in a strong magnetic field.
2. May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death.
3. Possible exposure to: ionizing radiation and sharps.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues, organization skills, communication skills, computer skills, multi-tasking
2. Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time

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WVU Medicine is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We value diversity among our workforce and invite applications from all qualified applicants regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, sexual identity, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, language, national origin, religious affiliation, spiritual practice, age, mental and physical ability/disability or Veteran status.