MRI Technologist I, Weekends, Wilkes

Department:36311 Wilkes Medical Center - MRIStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per Week:36Schedule Details/Additional Information:Weekend days, flexible schedule 32-36 hours, cover day shifts as needed. On call holiday rotation.Pay Range$35.50 - $53.25Position Highlights: Sign-On Bonus: Up to $15,000 sign-on bonus, provided the candidate meets the eligibility requirementsRelocation Assistance: $5,000 Relocation Assistance for qualified candidatesLocation: Wilkes Medical Center, Wilkes, NCShift Schedule: Weekend PositionWHAT WE OFFER:Day 1 Health Coverage: Choose from either copay or HSA-eligible health insurance options with coverage starting on your first day of work.   Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters. Retirement: Up to 7% employer-paid retirement contributions YOU’LL NEED:Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology. Active enrollment in an MRI ARRT registry eligible or ARMRIT program required.   MRI registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire.BLSESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: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 proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne 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 principle of 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 that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.  Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.  Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.  Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Keeps area completely stocked. Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.  Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a MRI scan.  Maintains knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients while in and around magnetic fields. SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS:Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served. DISCLAIMER All responsibilities and requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by an employee occupying this job or position.  Employees must follow any other job-related instructions and perform any other job-related duties requested by their leaders.Our Commitment to You:Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:CompensationBase compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or trainingPremium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's jobIncentive pay for select positionsOpportunity for annual increases based on performanceBenefits and morePaid Time Off programsHealth and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term DisabilityFlexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expensesFamily benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leaveDefined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programsEducational Assistance ProgramNote: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.About Advocate Health Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate