MRI TECH - MRI - FT DAYS

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Troy/Maryville/St. Jacob/Marine Chamber of Commerce
Newcastle City Council
AUD 80,000 - 100,000
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7 days ago
Job description

To select appropriate protocols in magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with safety policy and procedure. To correctly manipulate parameters for patient size, condition and diagnosis. To maintain patient and employee safety in the MRI suite. Has knowledge and skills in the operation and functionality of the MRI suite and control room, as well as knowledge of MRI coils.

To apply patient care, communication, and reduce patient anxiety in accordance with the hospital’s Patients Rights policies. Knowledge of the needs of patients according to their age group and ability to modify care according to patient’s age.

Service and Quality Standards:

Service

  • Adheres to customer service standards
  • Is competent, caring and compassionate
  • Treats coworkers and customers with dignity and respect
  • Demonstrates competent, caring and compassionate behavior to customers and coworkers

People

  • Assures confidentiality of patient and employee information
  • Is positive in interactions with others
  • Is courteous and respectful
  • Promotes a harassment free environment
  • Inspires the trust of others
  • Acts in accordance with hospital policies and code of conduct, and identifies any conflicts of interest.

Quality

  • Is excellent in patient care and service
  • Demonstrates multidisciplinary cooperation
  • Assists in obtaining excellent satisfaction scores of feedback
  • Is safety conscious
  • Demonstrates safety consciousness and supports safety initiatives
  • Is involved with improvement efforts
  • Supports performance improvement
  • Seeks ways to improve systems and services
  • Shows commitment to improvement efforts
  • Meets mandatory educational requirements

Growth

  • Demonstrates commitment to hospital mission and vision
  • Is active and involved
  • Supports hospital initiatives
  • Champions innovation and supports change
  • Is a positive role model
  • Fosters team cooperation

Finance

  • Is a good steward of hospital resources
  • Develops/uses efficient work methods
  • Is cost effective and conserves organizational resources

Job Responsibilities:

  1. Reviews the medical record for patient history acquiring pertinent clinical information
  2. Ensure appropriate consent forms are signed by the patient or responsible party for all MRI procedures
  3. Select proper scanning procedures for each MRI according to radiologist protocol
  4. Correlates accurately contrast media and dosage to examinations according to department protocol and maintain current knowledge of these agents and their indications/contraindications
  5. Proficiently operate all functions of MRI equipment, keeping current with changes in technology
  6. Ensures the safety of other personnel and visitors required to remain in the MRI area
  7. Performs and documents patient and family education activities including assessing, performing and documenting
  8. Provides age specific care for adolescent, adult, and geriatric population.
  9. Supports patient’s rights and responsibilities, including respect of cultural and religious diversity.

Qualifications

Education Requirements and Other Requirements:

Education Level: High school diploma or equivalent.

Certification / Licensure: A.R.R.T. registered

Current BLS: Required

Experience Requirements:

Working Conditions:

Extensive walking, standing, pushing and/or lifting medium to heavy weight.

Exposure Category I: Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues: All procedures or other job related tasks that involve inherent potential for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of them are Category I tasks. Use of appropriate protective measures should be required for every employee engaged in Category I tasks.

Physical Activity:

NA 0-25% 26-75% 76-100%

  • Lift/Carry X
  • Push/Pull X
  • Climb X
  • Squat/Bend/Kneel X
  • Sit X
  • Stand X
  • Walk/Move About X

The most significant duties have been included in this description. Other duties may be assigned and the hospital has the right to modify this job description as needed to accurately reflect assigned duties.

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