Hospital CT/MRI Technologist (Day Shift) - Mary Lanning Healthcare : Job Details

Mary Lanning Hospital has implemented a new Applicant Tracking System. You may need to create a new candidate account if you have not created one since January 2023.Job Description:EDUCATION: Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited program is required.EXPERIENCE: Experience in Radiology field, with MRI and CT experience is preferred (will train new graduate at discretion of the Diagnostic Imaging Director). CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology) required
• Current license to practice Radiologic Technology from the State of Nebraska required
• Current BLS certification required
• Must successfully complete MRI Registry Exam within 1 year of training in MRI and complete CT Registry Exam within 1 year of training in CT, this is at the discretion of the Diagnostic Imaging Director

PRIMARY JOB DUTIES:

• Conducts screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as non-compatible cardiac pacemakers, ferrous objects, prosthetic heart valves, or pregnancy
• Explain MRI procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.
• Position patient on MRI table for exam using appropriate coil and protocol.
• Follows scanning protocols set by Radiologists and MRI department.
• Administers intravenous gadolinium to patients in accordance with the American College of Radiology contrast guidelines.
• Monitors patient safety and comfort during MRI, view images of area being scanned to ensure quality of exam.
• Performs MRI exams to include routine, trauma, and sedation cases. Scans proper documents to patient file in PACS system and completes charges for exam and supplies.
• May need to troubleshoot the machine, patient monitors, or coils. Knows how to contact service. Completes weekly ACR phantom scan.
• Awareness of quench. Knowledge of actions to take in such event.
• Proficient with ISTAT and know how to calculate GFR.
• Crosstrain in CT required.
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the patient and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care for the patient served; identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious / spiritual needs of the patient and family.
• Proficient with PACS, EPIC, Radiant and accessing additional information through Internet Shortcuts.
• Attends and participates in departmental meetings / in-services, safety huddles, Impact Planning sessions, Open Forums, and Mary Lanning Healthcare quality improvement programs, etc.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.