MRI Technologist - La Crosse, United States - Gundersen Health System

Description

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Schedule Weekly Hours:
40

Primarily day shift hours with rotation into evenings and weekends.


Job Description:
Performs high quality MRI exams and procedures to aide in medical diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease.


Major Responsibilities:

• Works with Gundersen Health System patients and their families to provide compassionate, individualized care in the provision of Magnetic Resonance Imaging services. Understands and applies the concepts of Magnetic Resonance when performing examinations on patients.
• Demonstrates accurate knowledge of established protocols and equipment operation when performing exams on patients. Provides the best images possible to radiologists and providers for interpretation. Provides high quality service to customers in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Ensures safety of patients entering MRI Scan suite.
• Maintains confidentiality with others regarding patient and organizational information. Responsible for attending staff meetings, in services, and continuing education as required by the department.
• Assumes responsibility to provide a high quality learning environment for patients, their families, students and co-workers.
• Performs other job-related responsibilities as listed on the competency checklist and as requested by others.
• Utilized knowledge of regulatory compliance when working with patients and their associated charges.
• Assesses learning limitations on patients when providing education and records appropriately in IDX and/or CWS as needed.
• Administers contrast and necessary medications per established protocols needed to perform MRI exams.

Education and Learning:

REQUIRED

Post High School education in a specialized field:
Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited MRI program


Work Experience:

REQUIRED
6 months Clinical experience in radiology technology program.


DESIRED
3-4 years of experience


License and Certifications:

REQUIRED
American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist-Radiography (ARRT)

Current Infant-Adult Basic Life Support for Health Care Providers (with hands on learning) from one of the following programs; American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

DESIRED
American Registry of Radiologic Technology Registered Technologist-Radiography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging (ARRT-MRI)


Age Specific Population Served:
Infant (less than 1 year)

Infant (less than 1 year)

Pediatric years)

Pediatric years)

Adolescent years)

Adolescent years)

Adult years)

Adult years)

Geriatric (65 years & older)

Geriatric (65 years & older)


OSHA Category:

Category I - All Employees in this job title have a reasonably anticipated risk of occupational exposure to blood and/or other potentially infectious materials.

Environmental Conditions:
Exposed to infectious diseases.


Physical Requirements/Demands Of The Position:
Sitting Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Static Standing Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Walking/Standing Continually % or 8 hours)

Stooping/Bending Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours)

Reaching - Below Shoulder Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours)

Repetitive Actions - Pinch Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Grip Forces Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours) Pounds of force 0-25

Repetitive Actions - Fine Manipulation Occasionally (6-33% or 3 hours)

Lifting - Other Frequently (34-66% or 5.5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Carrying - Short Carry Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

Push/Pull (Static Force) Rarely (1-5% or .5 hours) Number of lbs 0-25

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Equal Opportunity Employer