Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer

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This position provides clinical services according to MRI practice standards and acts as a resource to MRI Staff, Radiologists, and students, to ensure optimal department functions. The MRI Safety Officer creates, operationalizes, enforces and audits MRI safe practices across WVUH MRI locations. This position is also responsible for protocol management & optimization, monitoring & reporting of QA/QC program and for MRI safety education and compliance as well as the accreditation of magnets.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION, CERTIFICATION, AND/OR LICENSURE:

1. High school diploma or equivalent with 9 years of clinical experience in Magnetic resonance Imaging OR Baccalaureate degree with 5 years of clinical experience in Magnetic resonance imaging

2. Active American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (A.R.R.T.) certification and registration in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

3. Active license from the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board of Examiners.

4. ABMRS MRSO Certified within one year
5. BLS Certified

EXPERIENCE:

1. 5 years of clinical experience in Magnetic Resonance Imaging

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties.  Other duties may be assigned.

1. Enforce proper policies and procedures for day-to-day MR safety.

2. Develop, document, and introduce, in conjunction with and under the authority of the MR Medical Director (MRMD) safe working procedures for the MR environment.

Issue adequately written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures and operating instructions to all concerned parties after full consultation with the MR Medical Director (MRMD).

3. Ensure that appropriate measures for minimizing risks to health that arise from the use of or exposure to the MR equipment, as per the direction of the MR Medical Director (MRMD).

4. Manage hazards posed by the MR equipment and monitor the measures taken to protect against such hazards.

5. Ensure that all Heads of Departments and senior medical staff members who are responsible for personnel who will be involved with the MR system are informed of the formal procedures for training and authorization.

6. Educate, on a regular basis, medical, technical, nursing and all other relevant staff groups (including ancillary workers) who may be exposed to the MR environment on the safety requirements.

7. Maintain records of the personnel who have been educated on safety requirements.

8. Consult with the MR Medical Director (MRMD) / MR Physicist when further advice regarding MR safety is required.

9. Report back to the MR Medical Director (MRMD), in a timely fashion, any and all MR safety-related issues.

10. Establish clear policies for the purchasing, testing, and marking of all equipment for MR-related critical areas.

11. Provide and/or ensuring the provision of MR safety education and training in cooperation with, and as per the policies of, the MR Medical Director (MRMD).

12. Provide safety advice regarding the selection, procurement, and installation of MR-related equipment.

13. Provide safety advice on the modification of MR protocols.

14. Maintain regular contact with other relevant groups or committees responsible for the safety and welfare of personnel on site, such as, but not limited to, the local ethics committee and the local safety committee.

15. Collaborate with leadership and radiologists regarding safety practices, policies and procedures

16. Ensure that the MR team is educated in clear, adequate written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures, and operating instructions while maintaining training documentation.

17. Responsible for Quality Assurance (QA) / Quality Control (QC) of MRI Systems and Staff Examinations.

18. Responsible for maintaining the ACR/IAC accreditations/certifications for the MRI units.

19. Responsible for the annual screening, identification, & MR safety training for all WVUH staff & emergency personnel entering Zone IV as part of their normal duties.

Responsible for the clearance of all MR Conditional implants (ex., pacemakers, bone growth stimulators, vagal nerve stimulators).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Stand, sit and walk for prolonged periods.

2. Lift, push and pull up to 50 pounds of weight.

3. Carry items of up to 20 pounds.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Office & clinical environment

2. Work in a strong Magnetic field

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

1. Strong computer skills including email and ability to comprehend and utilize electronic medical record system and PACS systems. Use of MRI equipment, contrast injectors and general office equipment.
2. Exceptional organizational skills
3. Exceptional communication and follow through skills to work with vendors, physicians, staff and management.

Additional Job Description:

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Shift:

Exempt/Non-Exempt:

United States of America (Exempt)

Company:

WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center:

7890 WVUH Neuroradiology

Address:

1 Medical Center DriveMorgantownWest Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.