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Job Summary

Perform all aspects of patient care in a radiology environment that optimizes patient safety with minimal medical/health care errors.  Ensure compliance with patient care quality standards as it relates to the care provided to all age groups of patients ranging from neonate to geriatric.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Promote the mission, vision, and values of the organization

• Identify patient service requirements by establishing personal rapport with potential and actual patients and other persons in a position to understand service requirements 

• Ensure operation of MRI equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

• Maintain MRI supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies 

• Comply with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements by studying existing and new legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions 

• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies 

• Maintain safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations 

• Gain patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions 

• Prepare patient for MRI procedure by positioning patient; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors

• Minimize exposure to the magnetic field for patients and staff by practicing MR protection techniques.

• Protect patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media, administering first aid, and using the emergency cart 

• Maintain production and quality of images by following established standards and procedures; developing MRs; observing imaging results; making necessary adjustments 

• Document patient care services by charting in patient and department records 

• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed

Non-Essential Functions 

     • Performs other duties as assigned. 

Roosevelt General Hospital (RGH) is committed to providing safe, quality care to patients.  Employees are required to adhere to the Values of RGH. 

Integrity  

• We are committed to honesty and ethical principles, where our words and actions reflect our dedication to fostering strong relationships and maintaining professional credibility.  

 • We take accountability for our actions and their impact on others, consistently honoring our commitments and upholding moral standards and values in every situation.  

Learning  

 • We promote personal growth and professional excellence by embracing continuous learning through training, mentorship, and constructive feedback.  

 • We foster a collaborative culture driven by curiosity and critical thinking, encouraging staff to ask questions, seek answers, and share knowledge.

Innovation  

• We confidently embrace changes in technology, processes, and practices, encouraging strategic risk-taking and creativity to enhance healthcare delivery, patient safety, and the quality of care.   

• We collaborate with partners from other hospitals, academic institutions, industry leaders, and community organizations to promote continuous improvement and remain at the forefront of advancing healthcare outcomes. 

Kindness 

 • We engage in open communication with patients, families, and colleagues to understand their needs and concerns, while respecting their differences and upholding their dignity.   

• We foster a nurturing environment where individuals feel supported, understood, and valued, strengthening relationships, promoting growth, and enhancing the overall well-being of all. 

Excellence   

• We strive to be a model rural healthcare facility, setting high standards in healthcare delivery and ensuring exceptional patient satisfaction within the communities we serve.  

 • We take pride in our accountability and fiscal responsibility, skillfully balancing costs and outcomes to guarantee that superior patient care is always delivered. 

Unity   

• We collaborate across departments and disciplines to deliver effective and compassionate healthcare, working alongside patients, families, and community partners to ensure seamless coordination of care and achieve our common goals of wellness and healing.  

 • We prioritize open communication and mutual respect, empowering our teams to collaborate effectively by acknowledging and celebrating the unique contributions and strengths of each individual.

Qualifications 

• High school diploma or equivalent 

• Completion of a degree or certificate in Radiology 

• ARRT (MR) (CT) Certifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or must be obtained within thirty (30) days of hire

Professional Requirements 

• Adhere to dress code, appearance is neat and clean.

• Complete annual education requirements.

• Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.   

• Report to work on time and as scheduled.

• Wear identification while on duty. 

• Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.  

• Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.

• Comply with all organizational policies and standards regarding ethical business practices. 

• Communicate the mission, ethics and goals of the organization. 

• Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. 

• Attend regular staff meetings and in-services. 

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities   

• Knowledge of radiology technology services 2 

• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills 

• Ability to determine appropriate course of action in more complex situations 

• Ability to work independently, exercise creativity, be attentive to detail, and maintain a positive attitude 

• Ability to manage multiple and simultaneous responsibilities and to prioritize scheduling of work 

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, and legal information 

• Ability to complete work assignments accurately and in a timely manner 

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing 

• Ability to handle difficult situations involving patients, physicians, or others in a professional manner 

Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions   

• Working irregular hours including call hours   

• Physically demanding, high-stress environment 

• Exposure to blood and body fluids, communicable diseases, chemicals, radiation, and repetitive motions 

• Pushing and pulling heavy objects 

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients   

• Position requires light to moderate work with 50 pounds maximum weight to lift and carry. 

• Position requires reaching, bending, stooping, and handling objects with hands and/or fingers, talking and/or hearing, and seeing.