MRI Technologist

Company: Banner Health
Location: Sun City West
Posted on: November 20, 2023

Job Description:

Primary City/State:Sun City, ArizonaDepartment Name: MRI-HospWork Shift: DayJob Category:Clinical CareUp to $20K Sign On Bonus with 24 month commitmentBanner Health has been recognized by Becker's Healthcare as one of the 150 top places to work in health care. In addition, we recently made Newsweek's list of America's Greatest Workplaces 2023 for Diversity.--These recognitions reflect Banner Health's investment in team members' professional development, wellness benefits, and continued education. It highlights our commitment to advocating for diversity in the workplace, promoting work-life balance, and boosting employee engagement.A rewarding career that fits your life. Those who have joined the Banner mission come from all walks of life, united by the common goal: Make health care easier, so life can be better. If changing health care for the better sounds like something you want to be part of, apply today.Banner Imaging offers a customer-focused team that provides a comprehensive range of Medical Imaging procedures in a friendly work environment and career growth opportunities.Specific job details:

• Operation of MRI Scanners: responsible for patient safety, the performance of high quality Scans, performing and remaining current on MRI protocols
• Communicate and work with other staff, emergency department and nursing floors in the care for our patients.
• Play an active role in the vetting of implants while working with MRSO and MRMD to assure patient safety.
• Work as part of the team to ensure that the department is kept ready for Joint Commission review and ACR standards.
• Ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning equipment, and scan room preparation.
• Troubleshooting equipment issues and reporting them to the relevant department when necessary
• Utilize ancillary tools and equipment appropriately: PACS and other software systems
• Image Post Processing: responsible for post processing images including transfer of images to PACS, ensuring all post processing steps are completeSchedule:
  • 3 days a week. Wednesday, Thursday & Friday
  • 9:00am-9:30pm
  • There is call & Holiday coverage rotations.
  • Call requirements usually consist of 2 holidays (1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday per year that rotates based on Banner's 6 recognized holidays). Call pay rate is standard at 5 dollars an hour with double time for call back.--Character: Team player with strong communication skills. Ability to work with a team and work with others to produce a positive, caring environment. Proven ability and interest in all facets of the role including patient safety, room preparation, image acquisition, time management and post processing.About the Unit: Banner is a great place to work, we are invested in compassionate patient care. We offer an environment that supports teamwork, collaboration, growth opportunities, and work life balance. Building strong relationships is at the core of all we do.Equipment: GE 450W--Since 1970, Banner Boswell Medical Center has provided exceptional care to the people in the northwest area of metropolitan Phoenix. Today, our 501-bed acute-care hospital is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals and offers a full range of acute care services, including cardiology, oncology, orthopedics, neurology, surgery, rehabilitation, emergency, stroke, intensive care, pulmonary, urology, wound management and sleep disorders. We've earned the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for Primary Stroke Centers. We're also in the nation's top five percent for preventing mortality and complications.POSITION SUMMARYThis position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.CORE FUNCTIONS1.--Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers' orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.2.--Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.3.--Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable.5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.8. Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSRequires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by the state regulatory agency, as applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in MRI required within 18 months of hire. BLS certification required.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSAdditional related education and/or experience preferred.Our organization supports a drug-free work environment.

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