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Summary
At Williamson Medical Center, our employees are more than just another number. To us, they’re family. They’re smart, talented, compassionate, dedicated, and an overall joy to be around. We’re certainly blessed to have the best of the best working here from the cafeteria to the operating room.
But as Williamson County and surrounding areas continue to grow, so must we. That’s why we want YOU to join our family!
Williamson Medical Center is an equal-opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Job Summary
To provide high quality imaging MRI procedures to our patients and physicians in a respectful and efficient manner while providing those services in a safe and clean environment.
Position Requirements
Formal Education / Training:
Earned a Radiology Technology diploma or degree from a college or university. Must be in compliance with CE Requirements. May also be registered in the subspecialty of MRI.
Workplace Experience:
Preference of one year work experience in hospital environment working in MRI after graduation and accreditation; however, willing to train.
Equipment and Skills Training:
General computer knowledge as well as a keen mind for safety
Physical Environment:
Large field strength magnet with a special focus on patient safety and universal precautions practiced in a multimodality imaging department
Physical Effort:
Possesses the ability to perform multifunctional tasks to include: physically manipulate and operate
equipment, assist in the movement of patients from wheelchairs and stretchers to table; bend, twist, stoop; lift 20 pounds; communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing; make appropriate judgement decisions in urgent or emergency situations; and demonstrate emotional stability and psychological health in day to day interaction with fellow employees, patients, their families, and physicians. Must be willing to take call on weekends and at other times as deemed necessary.
Key Results
1. Checks patient identification and physician order to ensure accuracy of request before proceeding with study.
2. Questions all patients regarding medical history to include any surgeries which might include implants or
Pacemakers and communicates with patient to ensure patient understands study and is as comfortable as possible.
3. Provides safe environment for patients. Follows safety procedure at all times and will stop procedure immediately if patient becomes claustrophobic, if any part of body becomes warm, or if patient simply wishes to terminate procedure.
4. Communicates regularly DURING MRI procedure to provide the patient with a more pleasant experience.
5. Communicates potential or existing problems/opportunities to improve quality of care or services.
6. Strives to maintain the dignity of each patient by ensuring the patient is properly covered at all times; during exam and patient transport.
7. Seeks opportunities to assist in other areas during downtime periods and always makes good use of time.
8. Shows leadership and teamwork in difficult situations and makes appropriate decisions.
9. Volunteers for overtime and fill-in when needed.
10. Ensures the safety of patients by following all safety procedures while moving patients from wheelchair or stretcher to table and watching patient while on table.
11. Works well with fellow employees to provide the most efficient use of equipment and ensures that all requests from physicians and patients are completed.
12. Responds in a timely manner when on call.