Full-Time

Muscp – Outpatient MRI Technologist

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Medical University of South Carolina

Medical University of South Carolina

Entry, Junior

Mt Pleasant, SC, USA + 2 more

More locations: Charleston, SC, USA | North Charleston, SC, USA

Coverage required for outreach sites in Mt. Pleasant, North Charleston, and West Ashley.

Category
Diagnostics & Laboratory Professionals
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary
Requirements
  • Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
  • Current registration in Radiology from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist.
  • Registered in Advanced Imaging Modality or registry eligible. Will become registered within 12 months of hire.
  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required.
Responsibilities
  • Assure the schedule does not fall behind; exam delays are communicated to all stakeholders. Exams are routed to PACS for interpretation as soon as complete.
  • Per exam protocol using appropriate anatomical markers and positioning aids. Images are free of artifacts and motion. Assure exams are read in a timely manner and all logs are completed.
  • All patients are screened for patient and technologist identification, patient history, and safety protocols. Medical history reviewed for exam indications and contraindications.
  • Assure all needed equipment is available and in working order, perform quality control per ACR and manufacturer – report ASAP any equipment errors or downtime directly to the service vendor and manager, as well as clinical staff.
  • Assure all needed medical supplies are ordered and stowed, assure exam room and patient areas are clean and equipment is cleaned per manufacturer, OSHA, DHEC, and MUSC infection control guidelines. Report any environmental issues timely to the manager.
  • Consistently looks for ways to improve safety by analyzing workflows, and work areas and identifying barriers.
  • Actively participate in group meetings by offering your comments and suggestions.
  • Address problems of patient care as they arise and make decisions to appropriately resolve the problem, involve an appropriate supervisor or another member of the patient's care team as necessary.
  • Ability to evaluate and appropriately respond to verbal and non-verbal communication from patients’ diverse stages of development.
  • Completes procedures following approved procedure protocols with sufficient speed to promote departmental efficiency.
  • Completes required documentation for each procedure, both computer and handwritten.
  • Demonstrates technical competence in the operation of imaging equipment, and the use of procedure related supplies. Complete knowledge of related physics, anatomy, imaging techniques and medical terminology.
  • Introduces self to patients, explains the procedure, assists the patient at the end of the procedure and explains the next steps.
  • Maintain a professional demeanor in attitude, appearance, and communication.
  • Obtains pertinent history, verifies orders, and communicates effectively with co-workers and other clinic staff to provide excellent patient care.
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