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WVU Medicine

MRI Tech - APPRENTICESHIP

WVU Medicine, Summersville, West Virginia, United States, 26651

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The MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures, which are complex and elaborate, to assist the physician in the diagnosis of injury and/or disease.

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess current licensure as required by state board where services will be provided:

MD: No state license is required

OH: No state license is required

PA: No state license is required

WV: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) License or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Apprentice License through the West Virginia Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Technology Board

Registered through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, or MRI

Certification in MRI through ARRT within 12 months of hire or MRI certification through American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) due upon hire

Certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire

State criminal background check and Federal (if applicable) as required for regulated areas

Preferred Qualifications

MRI certification through Registered American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or ARMRIT upon hire

Radiography certification through American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT)

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and explains exams to patients

Performs all exams that pertain to specialty areas

Maintains current knowledge of procedures in specialty areas in order to perform assigned duties

Maintains proper magnetic field safety requirements as required by manufacturer

Assists physician during specialty exam

Process exams and make available on PACS

Demonstrates appropriate patient/family/self-safety practices

Delegates and evaluates the delivery of care given by peers, other members of the health care team and ancillary staff

Participates in self-evaluation and develops a plan for professional development based on personal/unit goals/strategic plans

Upon completion of exam, all paperwork is finished that deals with patient

Participates in the education/oversight of orientees, ancillary staff, and students in collaboration with the preceptor, manager, and/or designated education coordinator

Active on selected committees for the purpose of exchanging information and participating in problem solving methods

Arranges own knowledge base and development by attending formal and/or informal educational activities

Assists in identifying problems for investigation, collecting data for research projects and applying current concepts to patient care

Values based care recognizes the importance of quality customer services (Service Excellence Standards) to patients and employees

For Facilities With Specialty Accreditation Requirements

Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards. Training may be completed through CBLs, trainings, In-services, and competency validation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Extended periods of standing and walking

Lift, push, and pull up to 50 lbs of weight

Carry items of up to 20 lbs

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

Works in a strong magnetic field

May be exposed to virus, disease, and infection from patients and specimens in working environment. May be exposed to traumatic situations including psychiatric crisis, physical injuries, and death

Possible exposure to ionizing radiation and sharps

Skills And Abilities

Knowledge of MRI procedures and safety-issues, organization skills, communication skills, computer skills, multi-tasking

Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations at any given time

Additional Job Description Required: Must obtain ARRT or ARMRIT within 1 year of hire.

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE *** (Inquire for eligibility)

Scheduled Weekly Hours 36

Shift Day (United States of America)

Exempt/Non-Exempt United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Company SRMC Summersville Regional Medical Center

Cost Center 160 SRMC Neuro MRI

Address 400 Fairview Heights Road Summersville West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

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