MRI Technologist
Company: UnityPoint Health
Location: Dubuque
Posted on: April 19, 2024
Job Description:
OverviewSign-On Bonus: $7,500 for qualifying applicants! Assists
in leading the day-to-day operations of the department and with
scheduling, supporting and developing staff members. Collaborates
with physicians/offices and other health care workers, to provide
medical imaging and patient care while maintaining professional
standards. Communicates with others to ensure correct supplies and
staffing requirements are met. Why UnityPoint Health?
Commitment to our Team - We've been
named a by Becker's Healthcare for our commitment to our team
members.Culture - At UnityPoint Health, you Come for a fulfilling
career and experience guided by uncompromising values and
unwavering belief in doing what's right for the people we
serve.Benefits - Our competitive program offers benefits options
that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life
stage you're in.Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Commitment - We're
committed to ensuring you have a voice that is heard regardless of
role, race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.Development -
We believe equipping you with support and is an essential part of
delivering a remarkable employment experience.Community Involvement
- Be an essential part of our core purpose-to improve the health of
the people and communities we serve. Visit us at
UnityPoint.org/careers to hear more from our team members about why
UnityPoint Health is a great place to work. ResponsibilitiesPatient
Support
Performs quality diagnostic
procedures demonstrating proficiency in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Ensures accurate patient positioning and technique manipulations,
making minimal errors and completing tasks promptly. Correctly
documents required information in the computerized information
system (RIS). Exams performed are recorded. Records are complete,
accurate, and up-to-date; no filing errors are made. Assists
radiologists and/or physicians in specific procedures, patient
care, and other duties as required. Assists radiologists and/or
physicians in the administration of contrast media and other
medications as required. Coordinates rooms/schedules/staffing to
complement patient care needs. Assists with staffing needs and work
schedules. Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work
schedule.Directs, coordinates and delegates patient care in an
organized manner, allowing for flexibility. Checks to make sure
preauthorization is present when needed. Collaborates with
physicians and other health care team members to achieve optimal
patient outcomes. Collaborating with the director, effectively
resolves complex unit situations, such as patient complaints and
crises.Applies knowledge and application of nursing procedures
pertinent to patient care while in radiology.Directs patient flow
as to specific room and time. Patients are not delayed
unnecessarily for radiology services and do not wait longer than 15
minutes without explanation of delays.Maintains communications with
nursing staff concerning patient condition and procedural changes.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her
assigned unit.Transports patients when necessary. Patients are not
unnecessarily delayed for scheduled tests. Displays team attitude
in assisting transportation staff.Department Support
Helps with staff
education/in-services/specialized skilled training programs.
Assists in the hiring and orientation program of newly-hired staff.
Promotes personal and professional growth among coworkers. Creates
an environment that promotes staff empowerment. Displays creativity
and innovation when making recommendations for improvement in the
delivery of services to the hospital. Instructs and helps lead the
staff so that a high level of productivity is maintained,
intervening when necessary, to problem solve. Performs appropriate
quantity of work. Consistently productive and volunteers to take on
additional work when finished with assigned tasks. Rotates
shifts/weekends/holidays as required by the department.Instructs,
guides, directs, assists, supervises, and evaluates students in
specific clinical and didactic aspects of their education in a
caring manner. Information presented is accurate and organized;
students understand designated procedures; associate relates well
to students and responds to students' needs for information and
assistance.Cleans departmental equipment and instruments. Equipment
is clean, orderly, and ready for use; all safety/health regulations
and procedures are met. Displays team attitude in assisting
secretarial staff.Assists with evaluating and guiding coworkers
with appropriate input of job performance. Provides immediate
feedback (positive and negative) about job performance to personnel
on team. Provides input to director on performance evaluations.
Contributes to the maintenance of high quality, cost effective
services consistent with the needs of the users and the hospital's
budgetary guidelines. Acts as an interdepartmental liaison
promoting effective multidisciplinary team work. Identify and
implement cost saving ideas. Basic UPH Performance Criteria
Demonstrates the UnityPoint Health
Values and Standards of Behaviors as well as adheres to policies
and procedures and safety guidelines.Demonstrates ability to meet
business needs of department with regular, reliable
attendance.Employee maintains current licenses and/or
certifications required for the position.Practices and reflects
knowledge of HIPAA, TJC, DNV, OSHA and other federal/state
regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.Completes all annual
education and competency requirements within the calendar year.Is
knowledgeable of hospital and department compliance requirements
for federally funded healthcare programs (e.g. Medicare and
Medicaid) regarding fraud, waste and abuse. Brings any questions or
concerns regarding compliance to the immediate attention of
hospital administrative staff. Takes appropriate action on concerns
reported by department staff related to compliance. Qualifications
Minimum RequirementsIdentify items that are minimally required to
perform the essential functions of this position.Preferred or
SpecializedNot required to perform the essential functions of the
position.Education: * Graduate of an accredited School of Radiology
or Graduate of an accredited School of Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Experience: * 2 years of prior MRI experience
License(s)/Certification(s): * Current Radiologic Technologist
certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists*
Current MRI certification by the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) or Six months supervised MRI clinical scanning
experience.* BLS within 3 months of hire.* Valid driver's license
when driving any vehicle for work-related reasons.* Current MRI
certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
(ARRT)* Current, unexpired Iowa Radiologic Technologist license
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: * Organizational skills* Verbal,
interpersonal/communication skills - comprehend written directions,
follow verbal instructions* Customer relations* Analytical* Must be
able to read and write English. Other:Use of usual and customary
equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.
- Area of Interest: Medical Imaging and Radiology -
Non-Nursing;
- FTE/Hours per pay period: .80;
- Department: MRI;
- Shift: 2nd shift: 4:30 pm to 1:00 am, for 64 hours per pay
period. This position has a holiday call rotation as well as an
every 4th weekend call rotation. and weekend rotation.;
- Job ID: 142797;
Keywords: UnityPoint Health, Dubuque , MRI Technologist, Other , Dubuque, Iowa
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