MRI Technologist - Carolinas Medical Center Main

Job Overview

36311 Carolinas Medical Center - MRI
• Full time
• Benefits Eligible:
Yes

Hours Per Week: 40 | Schedule Details/Additional Information:
Weekdays, Mon-Fri 7am - 3:30pm, Holiday and Call Rotation. A sign-on bonus is offered for this position to eligible candidates.

Pay Range
: $34.90 - $52.35

Interested in being considered? Please apply, and a Talent acquisition team member will contact you with the next steps via email or phone. Feel free to share this opportunity with others that may be interested as well and visit our careers page:
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Atrium Health’s Carolinas Medical Center (CMC) is the flagship hospital of Atrium Health, distinguished for its patient care and medical expertise. CMC serves as the region’s only Level 1 trauma center and is an approved transplant center for heart, kidney, pancreas, and liver. It is one of North Carolina’s Academic Medical Center Teaching Hospitals, providing residency training for physicians and serving as a regional campus for the Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

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The MRI Technologist I performs procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. Operates MRI Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency. This equipment includes scanner, post processing stations/programs, IV contrast injectors, O2 and suction equipment, patient transport and patient monitoring equipment.

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam. Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Performs basic patient care functions. Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary. Assists in “code blue” procedures during medical emergencies.
• Performs MRI scanning and assists Physicians/PA during invasive procedures. Practices sterile technique in preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with blood borne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practices radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members. Follows appropriate radiation safety standards.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment with exposure to blood borne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adheres to hospital fire and safety procedures. Attends all in-service classes and completes required safety modules.
• Operates radiology computer systems to enter orders and charge procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Keeps area stocked. Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.
• Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing…