MRI Safety Officer

Title:-MRI Safety Officer

Location: Spartanburg United States

Job Description:

Job Requirements

The MRI department at SMC has a great team environment with a wealth of expertise and knowledge.

Our department has the latest and well-maintained equipment in our area.

Position Summary

Provide MRI safety guidance for clinical operations of the MRI Department. MRSO will be responsible for exam protocoling and safety review/investigations prior to scheduling. Serve as point person for MRI Safety education for the hospital system.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Associate degree or higher in an Imaging field or graduate from a 2-year imaging program

Experience

• 3+ years' MRI experience working in an Imaging Department

License/Registration/Certifications

• ARRT certification in Radiography
• Advanced certification in modality specific area
• MRSO Certification

Other Skills and Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of medical imaging techniques and protocols.
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends and best practices in radiology services
• In-depth understanding of radiation safety principles and regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse team of healthcare professionals.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and documentation.
• Experience in Training and Quality Assurance policy and procedure

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• N/A

Preferred Experience

• N/A

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Core Job Responsibilities

• Demonstrates knowledge and proficiency of all testing procedures in assigned departments.
• This position will be partially remote. Must be readily accessible and available to assist operational staff with safety concerns.
• Collaborate with Manager and/or Supervisor to ensure proper policies and procedures for day-to-day MR safety are enforced
• Develop, document and introduce in conjunction with and under authority of the MRMD/MRRD, safe working procedures for the MR environment.
• Provide safety (including diagnostic effectiveness linked to safety) advice regarding nonroutine MR procedures for individual subjects and specific subject groups. This includes advice regarding safety related to implanted devices, metallic foreign bodies, tattoos, and other similar issues.
• Provide advice on the choice of MR Safety programs and MR Quality Assurance programs, and evaluations and audits thereof.
• Ensure that written safety procedures, work instructions, emergency procedures and operating instructions are communicated, maintained and up to date.
• Ensure that all medical, technical, nursing and all other relevant staff groups (including ancillary workers) who may be exposed to the MR environment are educated appropriately on a regular basis as to the safety requirements and updated as necessary.
• Ensure all management and senior medical staff members who are responsible for personnel who will be involved and/or working in/around the MR systems are informed of the formal procedures for training and safety practices.
• Ensure there is a maintained policy and list of all equipment that will be taken into the MR-related critical areas are tested and marked accordingly.
• Maintains records of the personnel who have been educated appropriately as to the safety requirements.
• Follows, maintains and helps implement hospital and departmental policies and procedures.
• Consistently communicates with patients, staff and physicians in a positive manner.
• Knowledgeable of compliance and regulatory requirements and adheres to Federal, State, accrediting bodies, and standard practice of care for patients, staff, guests and facilities.
• Responsible for updating, maintaining and training new procedures and protocols.
• Other duties as assigned