MRI Technologist Device Management Job at Advocate Health Care (Charlotte)

Job Description

MRI Technologist – Device Navigators serve as the primary resource for investigating, researching, and approving MRI exams for patients with implanted devices (pacemakers, spine stimulators, etc.). These Technologists, working with the MRMD (MRI Medical Director) and Electrophysiology service line (within Cardiology), ensure that patients can be scanned safely in the MRI setting while communicating clinically relevant information to the scanning technologists prior to patients being placed on an MRI schedule

Job Responsibility

Maintain the knowledge base for all MRI protocols performed within the market
Maintain an understanding of the parameters for device management with all field strengths and magnet types
Pursue and investigate new devices released to the market, aging devices considered for MRI scanning, along with ACR and TJC standards for device management on an ongoing basis
Manage the established work queue to identify MRI scan patients with implanted devices
Carry-out the work-up process required to ensure the patient can be safely managed and scanned in the MRI setting
Triage patients within the work queue to include prioritization for STAT/Urgent versus routine In-patients and Urgent versus routine Out-patients
Determine whether the device is in the “conditional” or “non-conditional” classification for MRI while identifying the manufacturer, age, and type of device
Working with the MRMD and Electrophysiology service line as needed, assess the safety parameters of the device for MRI and determine the patient's eligibility for a safe, diagnostic MRI exam
Based on the type of device and resources required for a safe exam, provide feedback to the scheduling team regarding triage to the appropriate location/department for the patient's appointment
Complete the “Device Navigation Report” for all patients and ensure this information is included with the patients order that will be used by the scanning technologists
Serve as a market resource for MRI Technologists, Radiologists, and Providers for inquiries regarding the management of implanted devices within the MRI setting
Support Radiology Administration and MRI leaders in the development of MRI protocols, device safety parameters, and affiliated policies and procedures
Serve as a resource for facility Safety Officers, Risk Management, Quality, and other entities pertaining to the investigation of MRI safety events as needed

Requirements

Graduate of an AMA approved Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine Certificate, associate degree program required, bachelor's degree program preferred
Five years of experience in MRI with demonstrated skillset in the gamut of MRI exams
Experience and knowledge of implanted device management in the MRI setting must be demonstrated
ARRT certification in Radiologic Technology or Nuclear Medicine (including NMTCB) with advanced ARRT or ARMRIT certification in MRI
MRSO (Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer) required

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program
sign-on bonus

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