Mobile MRI Technologist - Part-time

Overview: pAre you passionate about making a difference in the healthcare industry? At MedQuest Imaging, we provide exceptional diagnostic imaging services that improve patient outcomes and enhance the quality of care. As a leading manager of outpatient diagnostic imaging facilities, we are constantly seeking talented and motivated individuals to join our dynamic team. If these attributes align with the job culture, you are seeking - then MedQuest Associates might be the right fit for you!/pp /ppMedQuest Associates is looking for a strongMobile/strong strongMRI Tech/strong for our Ortho-Carolina Mobile team/p Responsibilities: p style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"The Mobile MR Technologist travels with the mobile MR truck and assists physicians in the performance of diagnostic and / or therapeutic procedures by preparing the patient and safely operating the MR equipment in order to obtain diagnostic scans. /span/pp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Safety/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Corroborates patient’s identification and clinical history with procedure and ensures information is documented and made available for use by a licensed practitioner./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Verifies informed consent for applicable procedures./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Performs screening processes for medication reconciliation and allergy confirmation./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Identifies and responds to emergency situations./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Performs on-going quality assurance activities./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Applies the principles of safety during all aspects of patient care including the principles of proper body mechanics and infection control precautions./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Complies with organization and department policies, protocols, and procedures./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Imaging/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Prepares patient for procedure and assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Demonstrates understanding of human anatomy, pathology, physiology, and medical terminology./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Has knowledge and skills necessary to modify care according to patient’s age, condition, and abilities./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Follows protocols established by licensed practitioner and optimizes technical factors while maximizing patient safety./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintains high degree of accuracy in positioning./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Identifies, prepares, and administers medications, including contrast media, as prescribed by a licensed practitioner./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Performs venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed practitioner./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Evaluates images for technical quality and ensures proper recording of patient identification and anatomical laterality./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Ensures accurate and complete examination is performed./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Ensures timely review and transfer of images and pertinent clinical information to a licensed practitioner./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Properly operates electronic medical record (EMR), radiology information system (RIS) and picture archiving and communication system (PACS)./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Patient Care/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Provides care for the patient needs procedures./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Applies the principles of safety during all aspects of patient care including the principles of proper body mechanics and infection control precautions./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Identify and responds to emergency situations./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Communication/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Acts with honesty and integrity with team members and customers, showing and speaking with respect for the rights of others, human dignity, and diversity in support of Novant Health’s mission, vision, values, people, and promise./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Promotes a cooperative work environment by utilizing communication skills, interpersonal relationships, and team building./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Exhibits and promotes a professional image in all aspects of the job. Is courteous, helpful, and aware of the customers’ needs./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Compliance/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Assists in maintaining medical records adhering to respecting confidentiality law and established protocols./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Performs ongoing quality assurance activities/span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintains department specific annual competency checklist./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintains certification and registration with the appropriate credentialing organization:/spanullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers (ARDMS)./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board (NMTCB)./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety (ABMRS)./span/li/ul/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintains applicable state license./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Professional Development/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Educates and monitors students and other health care providers./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Shares knowledge and expertise with colleagues, peers, and all members of the healthcare team./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"For all MR Technologists and as applicable by site:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Properly operates MR scanners./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Selects appropriate coils to produce required images./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Conducts screening interviews to ensure a safe environment./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Identifies contraindications to entering the MR environment and restricts access./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Maintains safe air temperature and notifies appropriate personnel when needed./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Ensures safe cryogen level and notifies appropriate personnel when needed./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Knowledgeable of emergency shutdown procedures./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Applies principles of MR safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Reports all MR safety-related issues to manager/supervisor./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Assists the licensed practitioner with interventional MR procedures./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Performs MR procedures for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention as prescribed by a licensed practitioner./span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Additional functions for mobile MR Technologist:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Properly pack and unpack mobile MR prior to and after transportation./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Ensure secure storage of all equipment prior to and after transportation./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Confirms all connectivity before daily operations./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Performs quality control tests as applicable./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Orients to site to ensure protocols are followed./span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Knows emergency operations for transport stretchers, lifts, and doors for each mobile MR./span/li/ul Qualifications: p style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Education:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"High School or GED required/span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Graduate of ARRT-approved Radiography Program or MR Program required/span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"2 Year / Associate Degree preferred/span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Experience:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Minimum of one year of experience in MR required/span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"License/Certification:/span/pullispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Certified and registered by ARRT in MR – RT(R)(MR) or RT(MR) required/span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"IV Credentialed required/span/lilispan style="font-size: 10pt;"Applicable state license required/span/li/ulp style="margin: 0px;" /pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Additional Skills/Requirements:/span/pp style="margin: 0px;"span style="font-size: 10pt;"Well versed in MRI safety issues such as medical prosthetics and implants as well as general magnet care and safety. Ensure patient safety including pre- screening. Cultivate and maintain effective communication with customers and radiologist. Capable of troubleshooting the scanner, coach and peripheral equipment as to insure we provide only the highest quality of MRI studies. May be called on to train and mentor new technologist and Radiology Operations Assistants.Required flexibility with schedule changes. Travel is regularly required. Thorough knowledge of MRI imaging equipment, analytical ability and basic computer skills. Has the ability to interpret information to identify each patient’s requirements for care relative to his/her age specific needs. Good communication skills./span/pp style="margin: 0px;" /p Company Message: pA career at MedQuest Imaging will provide you with opportunities for career advancement, dedicated peer support, and continuing education. Our company is committed to providing our employees with the upmost positive work environment. Benefits offered include:/pulliCompetitive salary package/liliHealth, Dental, and Vision insurance/liliHealth Savings Account/liliLife insurance/liliShort/Long term disability insurance/lili401(k) retirement plan/li/ulp /ppPatients, referring physicians, and healthcare systems count on MedQuest, and we’re growing to meet the demand. A career with our team includes limited or no weekend work, competitive salaries and benefits, and hybrid/remote opportunities based on role. To learn more, visit a href="https://mqimaging.icims.com/proxy/classic-data/classic-data-spa/export/profile/JOB/www.MQImaging.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener"www.MQImaging.com/a. /pp /p