MRI Tech

p style="text-align:left"bIt#39;s more than a career, it#39;s a calling/b/pMO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grandp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pdivdivdivdivdivdivdivp style="text-align:left"bWorker Type:/b/p/div/div/div/div/div/div/divp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pRegularp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanbJob Highlights:/b/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/ppb·       Department:  MRI /bb                      /b/ppb·       Sign On Bonus*: up to $10,000             Paid in full on 1st pay check!*   /b/ppb·       Schedule:​ full time /b/ppb·       Pay Range starts at: $35.81/hour        Daily pay available!  /b/ppb·       Shift Differentials: Available for night, weekend, and additional shifts​/b/ppb·       Location: MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital 1201 Grand/b/ppbRequirements: Completion of Radiology program and /bbARRT-R credential as well as /bbARMRIT or ARRT-MR within 12 months of hire date. /b/ppbMRI cross training can be provided.  /bb100% tuition benefit for additional certifications for full-time employees!         /b  /ppbRelocation assistance is available for those who qualify. */b/pp* Qualified external candidates only  /ppbFulfill your calling and be a part of the SSM Team.  Apply Today! /b/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"bJob Summary:/b/pUnder the direction of the Radiologist, Director, and Manager performs diagnostic medical imaging by magnetic resonance including Cardiac MRI, Interoperative MRI or invasive procedures.p style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:left"spanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanspanbJob Responsibilities and Requirements:/b/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/span/ppPosition Accountabilities and Performance Criteria (Percent of Time)/pp/ppEssential Functions: The following are essential job accountabilities and performance criteria:/ppPosition Accountabilities/pp/pp1)  Performs magnetic resonance imaging examinations. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8) 40%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Demonstrates the ability to assess a situation, consider alternatives and choose the appropriate course of action./ppB) Provides MR safety screening for 100% of patient/visitor/staff prior to entering MR room(s)./ppC) Responds to changes in workload using time to departmental advantage./ppD) Conducts job duties in accordance with departmental standards./ppE) Communicates technical information in a manner appropriate for the intended audience, (patient, family, member or visitor)./ppF) Produces quality images in a consistent manner./ppG) Serves as a resource to co-workers./ppH) Assesses for vein/site selection and initiates venipuncture per established standards. Documents venipuncture site/contrast in RIS per established departmental guidelines./ppI) Demonstrates knowledge of cross sectional anatomy. Knows MR anatomical landmarks and able to recognize abnormalities and alert radiologist as needed./ppJ) Demonstrate ability to relate to coworkers in a professional and respectful manner, to assure and promote a culture of safety./ppK) Maintains proficiency in the utilization of the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)./pp/pp2) Observes establishes departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program safety, environmental and infection control standards.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8) 2%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Runs appropriate quality control procedures, evaluates results and makes appropriate corrections./ppB) Notifies supervisor when quality issues arise./ppC) Demonstrates attitude of cooperation and professionalism when working in any area of the hospital./ppD) Reports any problems, which may affect the outcome of a patient’s exam./pp/pp3) Prepares written documentation as required by the profession and the department.  (5, 6) 3%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Provides documentation as required by the profession and the department./ppB) USES THE KRONOS TIME CLOCK SYSTEM ACCURATELY./pp/pp4) Uses Hospital/Radiology system according to established policy.  (3,5,6) 3%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Ability to input and retrieve information from HIS/Radiology information system./ppB) Enters information correctly./ppC) Recognizes and reports computer malfunction./ppD) Provides training and direction to staff as necessary./ppE) Maintain confidentiality of patient information./ppF) Performs 3D workstation duties as prescribed by examination./pp/pp5) Follows hospital and radiology policies: handles bio-hazardous waste appropriately, and follows safety and infection control policies.  (5,6,8) 2%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Maintains work area in a clean and orderly condition./ppB)  Adheres to hospital and radiology safety and infection control policies./ppC) Disposes of bio-hazardous trash properly, without being told./ppD) Uses protective equipment as needed./ppE) Abides by dress code and wears ID badge always./ppF) Respects the confidentiality of patient results and uses discretion when discussing patient matters./pp/pp6) Safety/Infection Control: Practices according to safety and infection control policies. (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Practices universal precautions and disposes of hazardous wastes per established guidelines./ppB) Maintains a safe, clean, comfortable and therapeutic environment for patients/families/employees in accordance with hospital standards./pp1. Maintains clutter free environment./pp2. Keeps conversations and background noise to a minimum./pp3. Adheres to dress code./ppC) Reports risk management concerns./ppD) Assumes responsibility for completing all annual mandatory requirements:/pp1. Safety/Fire/pp2. Blood Borne Pathogen/pp3. Hazardous Communication/pp4. TB/pp5. Department Specific/pp6. Age Appropriate Care (for clinical staff only)/pp7. Population Specific Care/ppE) Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner./pp/pp7) Service: Provides service excellence to the customers of Saint Louis University Hospital by delivering timely, high quality care in a courteous, and respectful manner.  (1, 2, 3, 4, 5) 5%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Demonstrates respect and compassion for our internal and external customers while delivering prompt, courteous service./ppB) Recognize the needs and expectations of our customers and considers the diverse needs of others regarding culture, religion, disability, etc./ppC) Demonstrates team work with other departments and co-workers./ppD) Provides emotional support while attempting to alleviate fear and anxiety./ppE) Dress in a professional manner./ppF) Answers questions in a knowledgeable fashion or directs direct questions to someone who can provides answers./ppG) Works with other departments to provide services./ppH) Discuss information in private areas only. Share information on a need to know basis, avoiding gossip./pp/pp8) Performance Improvement (QI): Incorporates Quality Assessment into one’s daily work./pp(1, 2, 3, 4, 5)    5%/ppuCriteria/u/pp A) Wisely and responsibly utilize the resources within the facility. Take care of equipment and report problems to result in a longer usage life./ppB) Recommends changes in practices to increase efficiency and minimize waste to managers.                           /ppC) Reviews departmental PI, OA, and QC monthly during departmental meetings and by reviewing posted information./ppD) Provides data to manager for monthly Performance Improvement daily. /pp/pp9) Age Appropriate Care: Provides age-appropriate care to:/pp___x__Infant __x___Child __x___Adolescent __x___Adult __x___Geriatric/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Demonstrates knowledge and skills of normal growth amp; development necessary to provide services to the age of the patient served by the department./ppB) Demonstrates ability to assess and interpret age specific data to identify patient needs./ppC) Utilizes communication skills necessary to interpret age specific responses to service and interaction./ppD) Involves family or significant other in decision making related to services provided./ppE) Demonstrates ability to provide service needed for the age groups routinely served by the department assigned./ppF) Position specific: Need to enter those responsibilities specific for position./ppG) Demonstrates ability to assess population specific needs (i.e,. language)./pp/pp10) Specialized Care: Provides specialized care to patients at high risk for injury.  (1, 2, 4, 5, 8) lt;1%/ppuCriteria /u/ppA) Restraint Care/pp1. Initiates/evaluates alternatives to restraint prior to application./pp2. Applies restraints consistent with the approved procedure./pp3. Monitors and assesses patient’s response throughout the restraint period at the appropriate intervals./pp4. Provide specified patient care (toileting, skin care, hydration, feeding, etc.) on a timely basis./pp5. Provides for trial release and removal of restraints as soon as possible./ppB) Pain Management (Licensed Personnel)/pp1. Assess patient for presence of pain on admission and during assessments/reassessments./pp2. Incorporates patients cultural/spiritual beliefs regarding pain into pain management plan./pp3. Implement pain management techniques. Focus on prevention rather than treatment./pp4. Include patient and/or family members in developing a pain management plan./pp5. Consider other methods of pain control when developing plan of care: massage, repositioning, immobilization, and music therapy./ppC) Abuse Assessment/pp1. Is aware of abuse recognition criteria and incorporates it into assessments./pp2. Reports signs of possible abuse/neglect to the physician amp; Risk Management, and recommends appropriate consultation (psychiatric, Social Work) for evaluation./pp/pp11) Uses communication effectively with others, medical staff, co-workers and patients. (5, 6) 5%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Consistently communicates ideas in a clear and succinct manner./ppB) Is the subject on more than one valid complaint per year from other radiology/hospital personnel regarding cooperation?/ppC) Displays initiative and enthusiasm for non-routine and/or extra duties./ppD) Effectively serves as a resource person for department./ppE) Explain procedure to patient/family in understandable terms./pp/pp12) Participates in continuing education.  (5, 6) 2%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Attends appropriate orientations./ppB) Accumulates contact hours of continuing education per established ARRT guidelines./ppC) Provide in-service a necessary./ppD) Provide documentation of current ARRT status./pp/pp13) Attends meetings as required and participates committees as directed.  (2, 6) 1%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Attends required and participates committees as directed./ppB) Provides documentation of attendance at outside meetings./pp/pp14) Explain procedures and provide information to customers.  (2, 6) 2%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Provide explanation of treatments and procedures within the scope of your knowledge and authority prior to rendering services./ppB) When explaining procedures, provide information on the purpose of procedure, special prep, what to expect, and approximate time required./ppC) Invite customers to ask questions or raise concerns./ppD) When explaining procedure and why to patients/quests, avoid technical jargon, and use lay terms./ppE) Before beginning procedures, secure patient’s permission to continue./pp/pp15) Present self professionally.  (6) 2%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Wear ID BADGE where ABOVE THE WAIST with picture visible./ppB) Follows dress code./ppC) Limit conversation in presence of customers to specific work situation./ppD) Avoid discussing internal hospital issues, personal problems, department conflicts or personal social activities in the presence of customers./ppE) Be publicly supportive of the organization, colleagues, and physicians./ppF) Avoid jokes, language, literature that could be construed as offensive by others./pp/pp16) Maintains environment conductive to good customer relations.  (5, 6) 5%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Keep work areas clean, orderly, and free clutter and trash./ppB) Remove soiled linens from patient area immediately./ppC) Report all maintenance needs for equipment, environmental deficiencies or safety concerns to the appropriate party immediately./ppD) Follow paging policy./ppE) Control noise level, i.e., door slamming, laughter, radios, loud talking./ppF) Strive to understand and meet needs for cultural differences./ppG) When customers appear lost or confused aid./pp/pp17) Respect customer privacy and confidentiality.  (2, 5, 6) 5%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) When performing procedures, keep curtains and/or door closed./ppB) Knock before entering doors or ask permission to enter curtained areas./ppC) Make sure patients who may he confused or being transported are covered with a sheet/blanket./ppD) Assure patient privacy when taking personal, financial information by conducting such interviews in a private manner./ppE) Keep medical testing, financial, and other personal information confidential, and avoid discussing in public areas, i.e., elevators hallways, i.e., elevators, hallways, etc./ppF) Avoid discussing customer’s condition, finances, or other personal matters with others not directly concerned./ppG) Access only those charts that need to be accessed./ppH) When provide procedures or other services, ask patients if they want family members or guest to leave./pp/pp18) Improve the waiting experience.  (2, 6) 5%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Greet customer and inform them of estimated length of wait. If long wait is apparent offer customer alternatives to long wait, i.e., hospital cafeteria, gift shop, rescheduling, etc./ppB) Offer and inform the customer of why they are waiting and what the next step in the process is. Base the wait times on department standards./ppC) Offer comfort measures, i.e., beverages, blankets, magazines, etc. to waiting customers when appropriate./ppD) Keep waiting customers informed of their status and frequent intervals as established by department standards./ppE) Maintain comfortable, clean waiting areas./ppF) Apologize for any long waits or delays./pp/pp19) Respond quickly to requests and complaints.  (2, 6) 3%/ppuCriteria/u/ppA) Acknowledge ver