MRI Tech, Pool - Advanced Surgical Hospital - SCA Health : Job Details

Today, SCA Health has grown to 11,000 teammates who care for 1 million patients each year and support physician specialists holistically in many aspects of patient care. Together, our teammates create value in specialty care by aligning physicians, health plans and health systems around a common goal: delivering on the quadruple aim of high-quality outcomes and a better experience for patients and providers, all at a lower total cost of care.

As part of Optum, we participate in an integrated care delivery system that enables us to support our partners as they navigate a complex healthcare environment, Only SCA Health has a dynamic group of physician-driven, specialty care businesses that allows us to customize solutions, no matter the need or challenge:

• We connect patients to physicians in new and differentiated ways as part of Optum and with our new Specialty Management Solutions business.
• We have pioneered a physician-led, multi-site model of practice solutions that restores physician agency by aligning incentives to support growth and transition to value-based care.
• We lead the industry in value-based payment solutions through our Global 1 bundled payment convener, that provides easy predictable billing to patients.
• We help physicians address everything beyond surgical procedures, including anesthesia and ancillary service lines.

The new SCA Health represents who we are today and where we are goingand the growing career opportunities for YOU.

Per Diem position with coverage of MRI scans, portable x-rays and C-arm use in an orthopedic environment.Under the direction of the Imaging Manager, the MR Technologist performs MR scanning procedures at the technical level.Also, the Radiologic Technologist performs radiological examinations at the technical level. Scheduled hours are as needed Monday through Friday. Start and end times dependent on the O.R. schedule.

Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Selects appropriate imaging techniques and operates console and peripheral hardware. Enters and monitors patient data, transfers images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develops film in an automatic processor. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required.

Operates magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to produce cross-sectional photographs of patient's body for diagnostic purposes as ordered by physician.

• Informs patient of the procedure and ensures patient understands the importance of removing metal objects before activating the magnet; positions and immobilizes patient; sets up any supportive devices necessary to obtain precise positioning.
• Responsible for entering technical data into the computer; evaluates images to ensure technical quality.
• Ensure that all information on the radiology requisition is accurate and complete initials are noted on requisition.
• Adhere to all infection control guidelines. Complete all posted daily responsibilities
• Provide personalized care by showing compassion, respect, and responsiveness to the needs of each individual patient.
• Performs miscellaneous job related responsibilities as assigned

• Graduate of an accredited Radiological Technology program
• Currently licensed in MRI through an accrediting bureau (ARRT)