MRI Technologist I
Job ID 63432
Location Aurora, Colorado
Full-Time
Why Work at Children's....
Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Founded in 1908, Children's Colorado is a leading pediatric network entirely devoted to the health and well being of children. Continually recognized as one of the nation's outstanding hospitals by U.S. News & World Report, Children's Colorado is known both for its nationally and internationally recognized medical, research and education programs as well as the full spectrum of everyday care for kids throughout Colorado and surrounding states. With more than 1,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric specialties, Children's Colorado Network of Care includes its main campus, 16 Children's Care Centers and more than 400 outreach clinics.
A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child.
Additional Information
Department: MRI
Hours per week: 36, eligible for benefits
Shift: 72 hours per week. hours to be determined by department needs
Job Overview
Performs high quality pediatric diagnostic imaging utilizing high-energy magnetic fields according to protocol and age specific needs; provides conscientious patient care while adhering to all quality and safety standards; and performs administrative duties (such as scheduling appointments, patient instructions, and maintenance of records).
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE
Neonate- < 30 days
Infancy- > 30 days to 1 yr.
Toddlers- > 1 yr. to 3 yrs.
Pre-schoolers- > 3 yrs. to 5 yrs.
School age-> 5 yrs. to 13 yrs.
Adolescent- >13 yrs. to 18 yrs.
Adult- >18 yrs. to 65 yrs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all of the following essential functions. These examples do not include all of the functions which the employee may be expected to perform.
Independently produces high quality images utilizing high-energy magnetic fields.
Provides age appropriate care and appropriately prepares patients for procedures.
Provides clear and detailed information regarding the procedure and care to patients, families, coworkers and others.
Demonstrates competency in IV placement, securement, contrast administration and extravasation handling.
Demonstrates competency in all aspects of RIS and PACs as it pertains to modality specific functions and use.
Manages patient priority and act as first responder when needed
Follows department policies, procedures and protocol.
Maintains MRI safety for anyone entering Zone 4
Other Information
SCOPE AND LEVEL
Guidelines: Developmental, standard, or intermediate level. Guidelines are generally numerous, well established, and directly applicable to the work assignment. Work assignment and desired results are explained by general oral or written instructions.
Complexity: Falls between the entry and senior level. Duties assigned are generally repetitive and restricted in scope but may be of substantial intricacy. Employee primarily applies standardized practices.
Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited to relating organizational policies to specific cases. Brings non routine issues to department lead or supervisor. Problems that are not covered by guidelines or that are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor.
Communications: Contacts with team members, clients or the public where explanatory or interpretive information is exchanged, gathered, or presented and some degree of discretion and judgment are required within the parameters of the job function.
Supervision Received: Performs work with minimal supervisory oversight. Under general supervision, the employee receives assignments and is expected to carry them through to completion with substantial independence. Work is reviewed for adherence to instructions, accuracy, completeness, and conformance to standard practice or precedent. Recurring work clearly covered by guidelines may or may not be reviewed.
Qualifications
EDUCATION – Graduation from an accredited ARRT program
EXPERIENCE – None
EQUIVALENCY – None
CERTIFICATION(S) - BLS; MR certification from the ARRT
LICENSURE – N/A
Physical Requirements
Audio Visual: Color discrimination: good
Audio Visual: Far Vision : good
Audio Visual : Near Vision : good
Audio Visual : Hearing: good
General Activity: Sit : 1-2 hours per day
General Activity: Stand/Wall; 6-8 hours per day
Motion: Bend: 1/3 or more of time
Motion: Carry: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Lift: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Pull: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Push: Up to 1/3 of time
Motion: Reach: Up to 1/3 of time
Use of Hands/Feet: Both Hands – Precise Motor function (fine manipulation)
Weight Lifted/Force Exerted: Up to 10 pounds: Up to 1/3 of time
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other status protected by law or regulation. Be aware that none of the questions are intended to imply illegal preferences or discrimination based on non-job-related information.
Job ID: 254352335