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Employment Type:

Part time

Shift:

Weekend Shift

Description:

Saturday/Sunday 10hrs a day with potential for additional hours if warranted to scan Outpatients and In-Patients

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

Our system includes :

• 254-bed acute-care hospital at the Mishawaka Medical Center

• 58-bed acute-care hospital at the Plymouth Medical Center

• More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network

What we offer:

• Benefits first day of employment (including: medical, dental, vision, PTO, life, STD/LTD)

• Competitive compensation and benefits packages including medical, dental and vision coverage

• Retirement savings account with employer match

• Generous paid time off programs

• Employee referral incentive program

• Tuition/professional development reimbursement

JOB DUTIES

1. Reviews patient's charts/requisitions and results from previous procedures, records patients' medical information and explain the procedure to be performed on the patient using laymen terms, care, courtesy and tact.

2. Reviews request for MRI procedures, patient history, preparation recommendation, and department guidelines to determine appropriate diagnostic images, anatomical regions to be examined, procedure and protocol to be followed. Interacts with radiologist and referring physicians to ensure that the correct procedure is done.

3. Adjusts, manipulates and control, computerized and digital imaging equipment and accessories demonstrating and applying knowledge of techniques, procedures protocol, processes total body anatomy to provide studies for interpretation.

4. Screens patient for safety when receiving IV contrast in accordance with policy. Administers injections of contrast media for examinations following established sterile technique and methods. Is trained to identify and monitor patients for adverse reactions to contrast media.

5. Appropriately screens each patient for metal hazard, to reduce potential injury to patient when exposed to high strength magnetic fields. Monitors the MRI environment to ensure the area is secure and restricted to screened patients and personnel only.

6. Operates various peripheral equipment, including but not limited to, cardiac monitors, power injectors, metal detection units, pulse oximetry, PACS and EMR systems.

7. Communicates skillfully and tactfully in all situations. Informs patients concerning delays and in the explanation of the exams in lay terminology. Completes histories for the Radiologist and communicates to referring Physicians concerning the exams.

8. In accordance with unit or departmental practice, determines that appropriate charges have been entered for the correct patient, encounter, date/time of service, with any required modifiers. Make corrections as needed per charge capture policy/practice.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS AND CORE COMPETENCIES

Education:

• Completion of an accredited MRI Technologist program preferred.

• Advanced certification in MRI by ARRT or ARMRIT; OR MRI Registry-eligible with certification within 12 months of hire

• Maintains Continuing Education credits (24 CEU in two period) and other requirements to maintain ARRT certification.

Licensure: Indiana Radiologic Technologist license. Healthcare BLS certification. Indiana MRI Technologist license preferred.

Experience: 1 year of current or recent experience in MRI scanning preferred.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran