MRI Safety Officer - General Diagnostic Radiology - Days

MRI Safety Officer - General Diagnostic Radiology - Days Location: Chambersburg Hospital, Chambersburg, PA Schedule: Full Time Full Time (80 hours/biweekly) Shift: Days: 8:00am to 4:30pm General Summary Provides quality care to patients undergoing MRI procedures. Is responsible for being fluent in the operation and medical procedures involved in the MRI Department. The primary job function is to create, operationalize, enforce, and audit MRI safe practices across the health system. Is also responsible for MRI safety protocol management, optimization, education and compliance. Needs to be fluent in policy & procedure creations, a skilled & effective trainer and have exceptional written and verbal communication skills. Essential Functions: Performs MRI studies; obtains patient history; explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Readily accessible and available to the operators of the MRI system during normal hours of operation. Ensures policies and procedures for MRI safety are upheld. Develops, documents, and introduces safe working procedures for the MRI environment. Ensures adequate written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures, and operating instructions are issued to all concerned. Ensures appropriate measures for minimizing risks to health that arise from the use of or exposure to the MRI equipment are implemented and monitored. Manages hazards posed by the MRI equipment and monitors the measures taken to protect against such hazards. Ensures leadership responsible for personnel involved with the MRI system are informed of the formal procedures for training and authorization. Ensures that medical, technical, nursing, and all other relevant staff groups (including ancillary workers) who may be exposed to the MRI environment are educated and screened appropriately on a regular basis as to the safety requirements. Updating as necessary. Maintains MRI education records for staff. Ensures safety of all equipment that will be taken into the MRI-related critical areas. Provides safety advice regarding the selection, procurement, and installation of MRI-related equipment. Provides safety advice on the modification of MRI protocols according to manufacturer testing results. Maintains regular contact with other relevant groups or committees responsible for the safety and welfare of personnel on site, such as, but not limited to, local EMS and fire personnel. Works with MRI Physicist as necessary Common Expectations: Demonstrates a commitment to patient, visitor and staff by complying with all applicable safety regulations; learning the impact of medical errors and methodology that will lead to reduction of errors; reporting actual and potential errors, as well as hazardous conditions; identifying opportunities to standardize processes and "error proof" systems that will lead to increased safety; and participating in safety education programs and root cause analyses as required. Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of latest trends in field of expertise. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility. Qualifications Minimum Education: Associates Degree Required Work Experience: 5 years Required Licenses: Certified MRI Safety Officer Upon Hire Preferred Certified MRI Safety Officer within 180 days Required and Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required and Registered Technologist-Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) - ARRT Upon Hire Required Courses and Training: Accredited program in radiologic technology, training in MR procedures, and MRSO training. Upon Hire Required Apply Now You’re unique and you belong here. At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly and equitably, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email . We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us. WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.