Grant Regional Health Center is a critical access hospital and clinic located in Lancaster WI.  We are a progressive and growing facility. Our new med/surg department and clinic opened as well as our new main entrance on 9-10-18.  Please join us to 'experience the difference'.  Other enhancements include a new state-of-the-art Radiology Suite, education center, larger Emergency Department, and remodel of our Surgical Services suite.  We are fortunate to have an exceptional staff of medical providers.  With our hearts and minds we area touching lives!

Full-time .90 FTE (72 hours per pay period), shifts varying between start time of 7:00 a.m. and ending time of 5:00 p.m.  Future weekend and holiday on-call hours possible.  Flexibility to work other scheduled hours is required.  Department hours are 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m.  Benefit eligible position. Response time is 30 minutes.

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Duties would include, but not be limited to the following:

• Operate MRI equipment to produce quality MRI’s of the body for diagnostic purposes, as directed by Radiologist.
• Position patient on examining table and adjust immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified areas of body requested by physician
• Explain procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation
• Maintain patient records, monitor equipment functions monitor patients while thy are being scanned, and ensure the image captured is clear and readable
• Follow specific procedures to ensure your safety and the safety of other workers and patients
• Function as the first line interface with customers in the successful accomplishment of their imaging needs
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities
• Operate radiographic equipment to produce quality radiographs of body for diagnostic purpose, as directed by Radiologist.
• Practices radiation protection techniques, using beam restrictive devices, patient shielding skills, and knowledge of applicable exposure factors to minimize radiation to patient and staff.
• May operate mobile radiographic equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient’s bedside.
• Maintain a positive and professional atmosphere for patients.
• Transfer and properly position patients for examinations and provide immobilization as required and protection in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Select and operate equipment, selecting proper technical factors on an individual patient bases.
• Use film markers correctly and consistently.
• Assist physicians in performance of examinations. Assist in performing first aid as necessary.
• Practice sterile techniques and prevents cross-contamination. Maintain orderliness and cleanliness.
• Secure and return supplies and maintains room stock.
• Report equipment failure to supervisor using proper forms and maintaining appropriate records.
• Responsible for delegated areas of authority in the performance of routine or special procedures. In the absence of the supervisor or senior technologist, may be designated as acting supervisor.

 QUALIFICATIONS:

Graduate of an AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology, either college affiliated or hospital trained

Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) as a MRI Technologist

Current State of Wisconsin license as a Licensed Radiographer

Current CPR certification

Previous MRI Technologist Experience Required

Knowledge of anatomy; including cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology