Per diem - MRI Technologist at Boston Children's Hospital summary:
The per diem MRI Technologist conducts routine and emergency MRI procedures, ensuring patient care and safety by evaluating requisitions and developing tailored care plans. They maintain high standards of quality control and compliance with regulations while providing exceptional service and support to patients and their families. The role involves continuous professional development and adherence to operational protocols in line with hospital policies.
The per diem MRI Technologist is responsible for the following:
- Performs routine procedures in MRI on a scheduled and emergency basis.
- Reviews and evaluates requisitions for MR imaging procedures, abstracting data from patient charts and determining appropriateness of procedure prescribed given diagnosis and clinical signs for routine examinations.
- Identify patients according to Hospital Policy with 2 identifiers.
- Selects appropriate equipment and technical parameters to identify pathologic and normal anatomy.
- Assesses patients' and parents' physical and emotional status and ability to respond to instructions and develop a care plan for that patients' specific needs.
- Explain the examination and is able to answer questions from patient and parents regarding the exam and Magnetic field environment.
- Follows MR QC Exam/Data Integrity workflow expectations.
- Practices High Reliability Training.
- Consistently provides exceptional care and exceptional service.
- Responds to the uniqueness of the patient, creating a supportive environment for the patient and the family.
- Identifies and reports equipment malfunctions through the INeedit application.
- Assists in organizing and maintaining daily operations.
- Participates in departmental and hospital meetings.
- Complies with ETU.
- Complies with HIPPA regulations.
- Practices the BCH 6 Core Values: excellence, innovation, communication, respect, teamwork and accountability.
- Completes all required competencies and documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
- Maintains up-to-date licensure/certification/registration in departmental file.
- Furthers professional education and maintains knowledge of current regulations and standards, policies and procedures.
The per diem MRI Tech must have the following:
- ARRT certification
- MRI Certification
- Associates degree in Allied Health
- MRI registry eligible by the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT) and completed within 18 months of hire date.
- Must meet, successfully complete, and maintain the ARRT certification.
- BLS certification.
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MRI Technologist, medical imaging, patient care, radiologic technologist, ARRT certification, healthcare, emergency procedures, medical diagnostics, clinical support, BLS certification
