Work whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Radiologist the MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision over technical detail Uses independent judgment ingenuity and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images Assists with interventional proceduresCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must be fully knowledgeable of MRI exams and procedures and capable of performing exams independentlymiddot Complete working knowledge in the principles of physics anatomy medical terminology sterile technique and safety as it relates to MRI practicesmiddot Strong written and verbal communication with co workers and patients using the English language to communicate appropriately and clearly to team leader co workers and other members of the health care teammiddot Work cooperatively with department staff by sharing in taking rotational call and holiday hoursmiddot Occasional travel to other business sites is necessary to fulfill the responsibility of the positionmiddot Occasionally required to move objects over lbsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all types of MRI scans and procedures with demonstrated competency Reviews each exam for technical accuracy Assures patientrsquos clinical data coincides with and matches the type of exam that is being ordered Followrsquos up with Doctorrsquos office when exam ordering is in question and does not seem reasonable given the patients clinical record Accurately completes computer Meditech patient procedure documentation Assures the accuracy of documentation understanding that all items will be charged to the patientrsquos hospital bill Submits correctly documented and labeled exam to the Radiologist and is available for review and discussion Follows department protocols with safety guidelines for screening anyone entering MRI area according to ACR MRI safety guidelines and the Joint Commission Follows through on all exams that may need to return for additional screening Demonstrates skill and required to perform IV insertion May be required to mentor new staff in educating them on workflow equipment and competency Reviews post instruction with the patient such as picking up filmsCD for follow up appointment andor if a hold up may occur with their results if waiting for outside films Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot electronic equipment including but not limited to scanners workstations and printers Independently runs onersquos own schedule and properly documents patient flow while remaining sensitive to patient care and other coworkerrsquos needs and desires Remains flexible in patient flow in order to accommodate daily emergency calls and requests for inpatient procedures Assists in obtaining transportation for patients when procedures are scheduled by internal Hospitalists Physicians etc Independently responds on a call basis to perform procedures Works at affiliates andor contracted locations to provide services as required Works cooperatively and always exhibits Core Values in order to accomplish all tasks as a member of the Medical Imaging Team Rotational call hours and holiday hours may be requiredWork whereevery momentmattersEvery day over Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common Pride in what we do knowing every moment matters here We invite you to become part of Connecticutrsquos most comprehensive healthcare network The Greater Manchester Region has approximately employees It includes Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed community hospital Rockville General a campus of Manchester Memorial Hospital a bed facility a large multispecialty provider group and visiting nurse services The Greater Manchester Region serves a region of people in townsPOSITION SUMMARYUnder the direction of the Radiologist the MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures at a technical level that does not require direct supervision over technical detail Uses independent judgment ingenuity and acquired knowledge to obtain quality diagnostic images Assists with interventional proceduresCOMPETENCIESmiddot Must be fully knowledgeable of MRI exams and procedures and capable of performing exams independentlymiddot Complete working knowledge in the principles of physics anatomy medical terminology sterile technique and safety as it relates to MRI practicesmiddot Strong written and verbal communication with co workers and patients using the English language to communicate appropriately and clearly to team leader co workers and other members of the health care teammiddot Work cooperatively with department staff by sharing in taking rotational call and holiday hoursmiddot Occasional travel to other business sites is necessary to fulfill the responsibility of the positionmiddot Occasionally required to move objects over lbsESSENTIAL DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES Performs all types of MRI scans and procedures with demonstrated competency Reviews each exam for technical accuracy Assures patientrsquos clinical data coincides with and matches the type of exam that is being ordered Followrsquos up with Doctorrsquos office when exam ordering is in question and does not seem reasonable given the patients clinical record Accurately completes computer Meditech patient procedure documentation Assures the accuracy of documentation understanding that all items will be charged to the patientrsquos hospital bill Submits correctly documented and labeled exam to the Radiologist and is available for review and discussion Follows department protocols with safety guidelines for screening anyone entering MRI area according to ACR MRI safety guidelines and the Joint Commission Follows through on all exams that may need to return for additional screening Demonstrates skill and required to perform IV insertion May be required to mentor new staff in educating them on workflow equipment and competency Reviews post instruction with the patient such as picking up filmsCD for follow up appointment andor if a hold up may occur with their results if waiting for outside films Demonstrates ability to troubleshoot electronic equipment including but not limited to scanners workstations and printers Independently runs onersquos own schedule and properly documents patient flow while remaining sensitive to patient care and other coworkerrsquos needs and desires Remains flexible in patient flow in order to accommodate daily emergency calls and requests for inpatient procedures Assists in obtaining transportation for patients when procedures are scheduled by internal Hospitalists Physicians etc Independently responds on a call basis to perform procedures Works at affiliates andor contracted locations to provide services as required Works cooperatively and always exhibits Core Values in order to accomplish all tasks as a member of the Medical Imaging Team Rotational call hours and holiday hours may be requiredEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot Graduate of An accredited Radiography program ARRT or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist ARMRIT with an Associate Degree with focus in medical imaging preferably MRImiddot Registration and certification with the American Registry of Radiological Technologistsmiddot Must remain current with ARRTARMRIT continuing education requirements and maintain an active ARRTARMIT certificatemiddot Must have advanced certification from the ARRT in MRI within one year of hiremiddot Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment within this roleWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour momentEDUCATIONCERTIFICATIONmiddot Graduate of An accredited Radiography program ARRT or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist ARMRIT with an Associate Degree with focus in medical imaging preferably MRImiddot Registration and certification with the American Registry of Radiological Technologistsmiddot Must remain current with ARRTARMRIT continuing education requirements and maintain an active ARRTARMIT certificatemiddot Must have advanced certification from the ARRT in MRI within one year of hiremiddot Must have certification in Basic Cardiac Life Support upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment within this roleWe take great care of careersWith locations around the state Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth Here you are part of an organization on the cutting edge ndash helping to bring new technologies breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men women and children We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving colleagues we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure worklife balance Every moment matters And this isyour moment