MRI Technologist

Allina Health
United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis
Nov 14, 2024
Number of Job Openings Available: 1 Date Posted: September 25, 2024 Department: 31006102 MRI Shift: Permanent Evenings (United States of America) Shift Length: 8 hour shift Hours Per Week: 24 Union Contract: SEIU-5-Abbott Northwestern Technical Weekend Rotation: None Job Summary: Performs and assists with procedures in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanning under the direction of the radiologist, providing timely and quality services to patients. Follows Imaging Department policies to maintain a safe, efficient and economical environment. Interacts with patients to welcome, explain and respond to questions and concerns during and following the procedure. Key Position Details: THIS POSITION INCLUDES A $7,500 SIGNING BONUS FOR EXTERNAL TALENT .6 FTE (48 hours every two weeks) Evening Shift: Monday-Friday, 2pm-10pm Weekday and Weekend call is required Yearly holiday rotation required Benefit Eligible Job Description: Principle Responsibilities Completes procedures in compliance with physician orders and department guidelines Identifies patient with two identifiers. Documents accurately all needed aspects of the procedure. Observes and communicates with patient, responding to needs. Maintains safe patient environment in procedure area. Performs procedures with high degree of accuracy Demonstrates appropriate knowledge of all diagnostic equipment. Maintains work knowledge and competence. Gathers all relevant information to assist in interpretation of images. Verifies all imaging has appropriately transferred to imaging storage and retrieval system. Provides accurate clerical function Uses Excellian (electronic medical record). Understands the Enterprise Medical Imaging/Picture Archiving and Communication System. Ensures all documentation is complete post procedure. Communicate with Supervisor and team Reporting problems, issues or ideas. Provides assistance, ideas and information to support the work of others. Other duties as assigned. Job Requirements Vocational or Technical Training Graduate of accredited School of Radiologic Technology required 0 to 2 years MRI experience 1 year preferred Registered Technologist - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required MRI certification with ARRT preferred upon hire and BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required upon hire Physical Demands Medium Work: Lifting weight Up to 32 lbs. occasionally (Allina Safe Patient Moving Policy), Up to 25 lbs. frequently