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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
2. ARRT Certification: Radiography.
3. ARRT Certification: Obtain MRI within One year of hire.
4. West Virginia State Licensure.
5. Current BCLS certificate.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:
1. ARRT Certification: MRI
EXPERIENCE:
1. Experience performing MRI procedures.
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 exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Participates in education programs to meet mandatory requirements and identified needs with regard to gob and personal growth.
2. Follows through with suggestions from supervisor or self-assessment to meet identified needs with regard to job and personal growth.
3. Reports to work as scheduled and notifies department when unable to work per UHC policy and procedures.
4. Demonstrates flexibility to meet the needs of departmental or hospital in regard to changes in work volume, planned change, scheduling changes and emergency call-back (i.e., weather disaster).
5. Ensure all staff are properly licensed and certified in accordance with hospital and state requirements.
6. Perform all required diagnostic MRI scanning through proper positioning and techniques. Demonstrates ability to self-critique images.
7. Assist radiologist during procedures as needed.
8. Screens patients before exam for any precautions or contraindications pertaining to the examination (ie., claustrophobia, pain, metal implants...). Reduce patient anxiety and ensure patient cooperation. Monitor patients within the department and address their needs or special requirements according to hospital and department policy and procedure.
9. Able to perform venipuncture competently, in accordance with hospital policy.
10. Willing to accept add-on patients / exams to accommodate patient needs.
11. Maintains daily calibrations according to established policy.
12. Ensures all metal objects are kept away from MRI suite (ie., only allows MRI safe oxygen tanks, non-metallic carts, MRI safe IV poles, etc.)
13. Displays proficiency in equipment technology and functionality.
14. Will be responsible to ensure magnet room is kept clean.
15. Works with director, supervisor, and associates to formulate, plan and implement actions that will allow the department and the hospital to achieve stated goals and objectives.
16. Assures MRI staff members provide complete and accurate documentation which includes techniques, history and any pertinent information.
17. Assures all contrast consents are completed.
18. Always uses two patient identifiers.
19. Orients all associates working in vicinity of magnet to MRI safety policies and procedures.
20. Will work with supervisor to monitor and maintain acceptable patient satisfaction levels. While maintaining and promoting a positive work environment.
21. Demonstrated the ability perform all ordered MRI procedures with efficiency and accuracy.
22. Perform IV insertion/blood draws, including performing I-stat creatinine tests and documenting results properly.
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. Must be able to exert 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20
pounds of force constantly to move objects.
2. Visual acuity must be within normal ranges.
3. Must be able to position, lift, move patients of all weights with varying amounts of assistance in a fair manner on a regular and recurring basis.
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. Exposure to body fluids, human tissues, contagious diseases, sharps and explosive gases.
2. Exposure to ionizing and non-ionizing radiation.
3. Exposure to high stress and constant interruptions.
4. Exposure to cleaning agents and disinfectants.
Additional Job Description:
This position is weekday dayshift withrotating weekends. The days of the week required to work will be scheduled to meet the needs of the department and may change at the discretion of the manager.
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
4Shift:
Day (United States of America)Exempt/Non-Exempt:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)Company:
UHC United Hospital CenterCost Center:
160 UHC Neuro MRIAddress:
327 Medical Park DriveBridgeportWest VirginiaEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.
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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)