MRI Technologist PRN
Nebraska Health Imaging is looking for a MRI Technologist to join our team in a PRN role at our outpatient imaging center in Omaha. If you're passionate about delivering exceptional patient care and value a supportive, team-focused workplace, we'd love to hear from you.
This opportunity is ideal for an MRI Technologist seeking better work-life balance while continuing to make a meaningful impact. You'll work alongside a compassionate team that values your expertise and is committed to providing outstanding imaging services in a welcoming, patient-centered environment.
Hours are available on a PRN basis, with plenty of open shifts to provide the flexibility you need to create a schedule that works best for you.
JOB SUMMARY:
- Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the MRI technologist:
- Performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the MRI technologist:
- Performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements.
- Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
- Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable.
- Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
- Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations.
- Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
- Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image.
- Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded.
- Identifies and manages emergency situations.
- Provides education to patients, as well as students and other health care providers.
- Performs ongoing quality assurance activities.
- Conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation.
- Knowledge of emergency shut-down procedures and how to properly react to a quench.
- Selects appropriate pulse sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
- Follows established Safety Standards to ensure a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff (including contracted staff).
- Establishes ownership of clinical area by taking pride in appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
- Takes the initiative to help other modalities/areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when work load/area allows.
- Performs all other duties as assigned.