MRI Technologist - 24 Hours/week; SIGN-ON BONUS at OhioHealth

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Job Description Summary:

$7,500 SIGN-ON BONUS
External applicants may be eligible for a $7,500 sign-on bonus with a one-year work commitment. Previously employed applicants who have been gone from the organization more than 90 days may also be eligible.

The MRI Technologist prepares patients for testing (including thorough screening questioning), assists the radiologist during testing, operates the MRI equipment for a variety of procedures, maintains supply inventory in assigned rooms, and covers call duty, as assigned.

INFORMATION SECURITY
Maintains confidentiality of log-on password(s) and security of other authentication devices (e.g., key fobs, proximity devices, etc.).
Ensures privacy and security of information entrusted to their care.
Uses company business assets and information resources for management-approved purposes only.
Adheres to all information privacy and security policies, procedures, standards, and guidelines.
Promptly reports information security incidents to the OhioHealth Information Security Officer.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
Operates MRI equipment, including the magnet, injectors, independent consoles, physiological patient monitors, and cardiac gating/monitoring equipment.
Uses equipment to properly adjust pulse sequences according to body part and diagnosis.
Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
Performs daily safety and quality control checks for the system.
Sends images to PACS for interpretation.
Transfers images to independent console for further manipulation.
Reformats and performs post processing of images for radiologist interpretation.
Administers MRI contrast agents

AGE SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES
Knowledge and application of growth and development principles.
Utilization of effective communication strategies.
Implementation of specific technical factors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and color vision. Work environment: The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

OSHA BLOOD BORNE PATHOGEN EMPLOYEE EXPOSURE CATEGORIES:
CATEGORY I: Employees whose job functions involve routine or potential exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues. (Direct patient care jobs)

Minimum Qualifications:

ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsAmerican Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsAmerican Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart AssociationAmerican Heart AssociationAmerican Heart Association, NMTCB - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board - Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification BoardNuclear Medicine Technology Certification BoardNuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or equivalent NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) is acceptable. Must possess good organizational and communication skills.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

OhioHealth is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. OhioHealth does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law. Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment