MRI Technologist - Relief, Imaging CenterRoeland Park, KS

Adventhealth Shawnee Mission Mri Technologist

AdventHealth Shawnee Mission has been providing faith-based, whole-person care to the Kansas City community since 1962. Our team members, physicians and volunteers extend the healing ministry of Christ each day through dedication to clinical excellence and uncommon compassion.

As the largest health care provider in Johnson County, we touch lives throughout our community at our locations in Lenexa, Shawnee Mission and South Overland Park, and through our main campus AdventHealth Shawnee Mission in Merriam, which includes a cancer center, six physician office buildings and an associate child-care center. We're also proud to have more than 30 specialized physicians serving at 15 primary and urgent care locations.

Joining our team means joining an important mission to serve others but can also serve your family well. Our team members enjoy superior health benefits, Magnet Recognition, tuition reimbursement, a generous Paid Days Off plan and support in achieving your personal health goals through our Associate Wellness Department.

Every day, our fellow team members show up to work, unified by one shared mission: Extending the Healing Ministry of Jesus Christ. As a faith-based health care organization, our story is one of hope as we strive to heal and restore the body, mind and spirit. Though our facilities are spread across the country, this unwavering belief binds us together. Across every office, exam and patient room, we're committed to providing individualized, holistic care. This is our Christian mission, and it inspires us to help make communities healthier and happier.

Role You'll Contribute:

Under the direction of the Radiologist, performs MRI radiologic procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical procedures that will require independent judgment and initiative to perform MRI procedures and appropriate protocols for diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated areas or procedures as required.

The Value You'll Bring To The Team:

• Rotates emergency call status.
• Contacts GE/Phillips service engineer for assistance when system problem arises.
• Performs other related duties as required and deemed necessary per Radiology Director.
• Follows "Standard of Behavior" guidelines per hospital policy.
• Maintains ethical relationships and cooperates with all personnel in proper conduct of department.
• Incorporates patient, physician, customer needs and concerns into decision-making and organizational action.
• Transfers and positions patients. Lifting of patients is necessary at times...
• Initiates and assists in Code Blue procedures if called.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards...
• Operates computer by typing in patient information needed for the examination and proper protocols for the procedure.
• Verify and transmit each exam to the PACs System... This secures storage of each patient scanned for future reference.
• Participates in the training of MRI technologists.
• Maintains adequate record of each procedure done.
• Maintains record of each patient examination by filling out forms for examination procedure and protocol used: health forms, medical symptoms, history, contraindications. This includes amount of contrast injected (if any), what type of contrast and clinical information.
• Follows the AIDET model(Acknowledge, Introduce, Duration, Explanation and Thank) .
• Attends a minimum of 50% of scheduled department meetings and is accountable for obtaining information from missed meetings.
• Operates Cerner System proficiently, trouble shoots problems with orders and makes corrections within scope of user level.
• Verify the physician signed order for the MRI exam before beginning the test.
• Sets up and maintains all physiological monitoring equipment and supplies: pulse oximeter; contrast power injector; cardiac, peripheral and respiratory gaiter; and all other equipment necessary to complete procedure.
• Prepares room for procedure. Select proper coils, positioning pads and patient monitoring equipment.
• Provides immobilization devices as required.
• Selects proper technical factors and protocols on an individual basis for each examination.
• Administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist.
• Brings computers up each morning.
• Shuts computer down in evening.

Qualifications

The expertise and experiences you'll need to succeed:

• Associate's Degree or Graduate of a Technical School

• Up to 1 Year of Position-Related Experience

• National Registry ARRT
• ARRT Registered MRI
• BLS obtained through the American Heart Association

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.

Category: Radiology/Imaging

Organization: AdventHealth Shawnee Mission

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day

Req ID: 25000826

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.