Job Description
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours!
Position Summary
The primary responsibility of a multi-modality technologist performs MR, CT, XR, NM, US, Mammo, or any combination of procedures with related techniques, producing images for the interpretation by, and at the request of, a licensed independent practitioner.
Essential Job Functions
- Performs MRI, CT and Diagnostic XR procedures.
- Operates equipment and accessories including selecting the proper coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
- Selecting appropriate sequences with consideration given to established protocols and other factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
- Obtains patient's clinical history and appropriate lab work ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. Use of POC device for Lab work.
- Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety by identifying and removing items to minimize risk to patient, self and others that may affect the patient’s safety, damage the equipment or affect the image quality.
- Provides radiation protection and hearing protection for the patient and others.
- MRI technologist screens all patients, family members and staff for ferrous and RF sensitive material before anyone enters the magnet field.
- Verifies patient identification using two patient identifiers and the procedure requested or prescribed by validating the order.
- Performs venipuncture including starting, maintaining and/or removing intravenous access.
- Identifies, prepares and/or administers medications/contrast as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
- Uses a power injector for the administration of medication with approved vascular access device. Follows manufacturer guidelines regarding infusion rates and pressure.
- Maintains controlled access to the magnet room and supervises Zone 2, 3 and 4.Serves as MRI Safety Officer in the absence of the MRI leader.
Bon Secours is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- An employer-matched 403(b) for those who qualify
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
- Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
Scheduled Weekly Hours
0.1
Work Shift
All
Department
Short Pump Radiology - St. Mary's Richmond
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia,
which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com.