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Schedule Details:
Scheduled Hours:
9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Some weekends Shift:
4 - Mixed Shift, 8 Hours (United States of America) Hours:
0 This position may have a signing bonus available a member of the Recruitment Team will confirm eligibility during the interview process.
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At UMass Memorial Health, everyone is a caregiver – regardless of their title or responsibilities. Exceptional patient care, academic excellence and leading-edge research make UMass Memorial the premier health system of Central Massachusetts, and a place where we can help you build the career you deserve. We are more than 16,000 employees, working together as one health system in a relentless pursuit of healing for our patients, community and each other. And everyone, in their own unique way, plays an important part, every day.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
Under general supervision of the MRI Lead Technologist, performs MRI scanning to produce quality magnetic resonance images to assist physicians the radiologist in the diagnosis of and/or disease for patients of all ages. Performs related clerical and service duties. Possess the knowledge of procedures, protocols, and policies related tot he MRI and Diagnostic Imaging departments. Performs these duties using independent judgement, ingenuity, and initiative. This position requires a hire level of technical and informatics knowledge and skill, and the ability to work in close cooperation with members of a team of physicians, nurses and other technical staff.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Obtains and records appropriate patient clinical information and/or history; verifies physicians' orders and reviews the results of relevant laboratory tests; makes a psychological and physical assessment of each patient, making adjustments in the standard imaging procedures and techniques to accommodate patient size, age, or condition, using Universal Protocol C.
- Consistently screens patients, obtains any necessary implant/device documentation, and follows MRI safety guidelines to ensure patient safety throughout the scanning process.
- Assists, transfers, and positions patients as needed, ensuring their modesty and physical safety.
- Selects and inputs protocol parameters and/or instructions; and monitors computer function during performance of the examination.
- Performs venipuncture as needed applying aseptic technique, and prepares oral and intravenous contrast media for administration to patient; administers and/or inject sufficient contrast media to produce images.
- Process images to ensure quality and accuracy. Accurately documents work in HIS/RIS/PACS systems.
- Checks operation of equipment; sees that daily QC is completed.
- Maintains cleanliness of tables and equipment to prevent cross contamination of contagious diseases, keeps room well stocked with linen and necessary supplies.
- Keeps up to date with changes in the field of MRI by in service study, attending courses or seminars as necessary and/or recommended, or participating in professional organizations.
- Prepares daily schedules and ensures appropriate protocols are obtained from Radiologists. ? Assists in other areas/modalities as needed.
WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
- Experience preferred, but not required.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS:
- Level of knowledge equivalent to that acquired through completion of an Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology.Registration or registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
- Advanced certification in MR by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) with 90 days of employment.
- BLS Certification required.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
We’re striving to make respect a part of everything we do at UMass Memorial Health – for our patients, our community and each other. Our six Standards of Respect are: Acknowledge, Listen, Communicate, Be Responsive, Be a Team Player and Be Kind. If you share these Standards of Respect, we hope you will join our team and help us make respect our standard for everyone, every day.
As an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, UMass Memorial Health recognizes the power of a diverse community and encourages applications from individuals with varied experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, gender identity and expression, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
If you are unable to submit an application because of incompatible assistive technology or a disability, please contact us at talentacquisition@umassmemorial.org. We will make every effort to respond to your request for disability assistance as soon as possible.
