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M Health Fairview is looking for an MRI Technologist at Fairview Southdale Hospital in Edina, MN. Imaging Technologists provide services to patients and physicians through the creation of high quality diagnostic imaging, provides quality age-appropriate patient care according to established standards of practice, and works collaboratively with all members of the health care team. Southdale offers 24/7 Imaging services to Inpatient Units and Emergency patients and offers outpatient access 7 days a week.

This is a benefit eligible position (.625 FTE), 50 hours in a two week pay period, 10 hour shifts primarily assigned to the overnight shift (8:00PM-6:00AM).

Positions within the department are not regularly scheduled to take on call services.This position will work 3 days for week 1 (Sunday -Tuesday night) and 2 days for week 2 (Wednesday & Thursday night). Every other weekend will be an extended weekend off.

Department may be willing to train for MRI experience.

This position is eligible for a $3000. sign-on bonus!

The MRI technologist will provide imaging services to a wide variety of examinations from Neuro, Body, Muskuloskeletal, Breast and Vascular.

Maintains and prioritizes work to achieve optimal patient outcomes

Performs individualized, compassionate patient care

Performs high quality examinations

Identifies relevant data from images accurately

Uses appropriate communication skills to meet patient/family, and other customer needs.

Communicates pertinent data clearly to the appropriate health care professional

Participates in creating a culture of patient safety

Demonstrates knowledge of emergency preparedness

Verify patient identification and documentation

Communicate with and educate patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of exam

Achieves quality diagnostic images through correct patient positioning and use of technical factors according to protocol

Applies established professional guidelines and standards to complex, routine, and non-routine diagnostic testing procedures

Ensures patient data integrity

Adheres to radiologic safety guidelines and diagnostic testing protocols/procedures

Accurately documents in compliance with regulatory agency requirements, completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, and billing status changes

Follows infection control guidelines

Serves as a resource for other healthcare team members

Responds appropriately to emergent situations

Accurate image marking and digital image manipulation and archiving

Assesses the validity of the test results to determine if consistent with changing physiological conditions or if due to possible interfering substances

Acts as a resource for problem-solving resolution

Completed all require continuing education to uphold their imaging licensure

Participates as an active team member

Participates in department/facility process/quality improvement initiatives

Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position

Cleans and maintains room and supplies

Provides integrated services with customers and care partners to ensure high quality care

Contributes to a positive work environment

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines

Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is working properly.

Maintains a high level of competency

Follows MRI Safety protocols

Accepts new technology as its introduced into the facility

Participates in Quality Assurance testing as required by regulatory agencies and/or manufacturer recommendations

Required:

• Technical Certificate and /or Associate Degree in Radiology
• ARRT
• BLS - must be from American Red Cross or American Heart Association and current at time of hire

Preferred:

• Prior MRI Experience (1+ years)
• ARRT MRI certification or successful completion within 18 months of hire
• Venipuncture
• Epic/Radiant