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Border Patrol Agent (BPA) - Experienced (GL-9 GS-11)
NEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!
Check out these higher-salaried federal law enforcement opportunities with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Your current or prior law enforcement experience may qualify you for this career opportunity with the nation's premier federal agency charged with securing our borders and protecting our country.
You may qualify for these higher-graded Border Patrol Agent (BPA) employment opportunities if you have current or prior law enforcement experience. This experience could have been gained as part of a military police assignment or as a member of a state or local law enforcement organization. Look at the duties and responsibilities section below to see if you are interested in these federal law enforcement opportunities and review the qualifications section below to see if you are qualified.
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IMPORTANT NOTICE: Duty assignments available at the time of offer may include the Southwest Border, including prioritized locations.
U.S. Border Patrol determines duty assignments at the time of offer based on operational needs, which may or may not align with candidates' first-choice preferences. Relocation may be required.
The U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) offers those interested in a career in law enforcement an opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of their daily mission of protecting America.
If you seek an exciting and rewarding job that provides excellent pay and exceptional federal benefits, now is the time to make your move. U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring immediately for these full-time, career Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) opportunities.
Salary and Benefits:
Salary for newly appointed law enforcement Border Patrol Agents varies from:
Base Salary: GL-9/GS-11 $63,148 - $120,145 per year
Locality Pay: Varies by duty location.
Overtime Pay: Up to 25%
Duty location impacts pay rates; locality pay for federal law enforcement is higher in some locations than others. A fully trained BPA may be eligible for up to an additional 25% of base pay per the BPA Pay Reform Act of 2014. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression from GL-9 to GS-11 to GS-12. You will be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level (without re-applying) once you successfully complete 52 weeks in the lower grade level.
All Border Patrol Agents may select from an array of federal employment benefits that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan that is similar to traditional and ROTH 401(k) offerings.
*Recruitment Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents (as defined in 5 CFR 575.102 ) will be offered up to a $20,000 incentive. The first $10,000 will be paid upon successful completion of the Border Patrol Academy, with the remaining $10,000 awarded for accepting a prioritized location. Prioritized locations include Sierra Blanca, TX; Presidio, TX; Sanderson, TX; Comstock, TX; Lordsburg, NM; Freer, TX; Hebbronville, TX; Ajo, AZ.
*Retention Incentive* Newly appointed Border Patrol Agents may also qualify for up to $40,000 in additional incentives distributed over their first four years.
Duties and Responsibilities:
As a BPA, you will be part of our 60,000+ workforce that strives to protect the American people by safeguarding our borders, deterring illicit activity, and enhancing the nation's economic prosperity. Being a BPA makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) profession.
Typical assignments include:
- Detecting and questioning people suspected of violating immigration and customs laws and inspecting documents and possessions to determine citizenship or violations.
- Preventing and apprehending aliens and smugglers of aliens at or near the borders by maintaining surveillance from covert positions to include using infrared scopes during night operations.
- Interpreting and following tracks, marks, and other physical evidence of illegal entry of persons or contraband.
- Performing farm checks, building checks, traffic checks, city patrols, and transportation checks.
- Patrolling the international boundary and coastal waterways using a variety of government assets such as vehicles, horses, vessels, watercraft, off-road vehicles, ATVs, snowmobiles, and motorcycles for the accomplishment of the USBP Mission.
Qualifications:
GL-9: You qualify for the GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience, equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
- Performing physical searches of detained individuals, their vehicles, and their immediate surroundings for weapons, contraband, currency, and other evidence.
- Apprehending, physically restraining, or working with law enforcement officials to identify or apprehend violators of state, federal, or immigration laws.
- Proficient in the use of firearms, preparing investigative reports, serving court orders (e.g., warrants, subpoenas, etc.), and gathering evidence for criminal cases prosecuted through the court system.
If you have previous or current law enforcement or military law enforcement experience, you may qualify at the GS-11 grade level.
GS-11: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, with the authority granted by the state or government to enforce laws, make arrests, and investigate crimes, performing primary duties in an official law enforcement capacity such as:
- Utilizing intelligence information to track illegal operations, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or contraband while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
- Leading investigations of fraud, contraband, criminal activity, threats to our nation, and/or illegal operations to determine sources and patterns while serving as a state, federal, or military law enforcement official.
- Apprehending violators of state, federal, or immigration laws by utilizing various forms of complex technology that include surveillance, detection, situation awareness systems, and/or communications equipment.
The above experience will be applied in connection with the following: Make arrests and exercise sound judgment in the use of firearms; deal effectively with people in a courteous manner in connection with law enforcement matters; analyze information rapidly and make prompt decisions; or develop and maintain contact with a network of informants.
There are no education substitutions for the GL-9 or GS-11 grade-level Border Patrol Agent opportunities.
Other Requirements:
Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.
Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency (including protectorates as declared under international law) for at least three of the last five years.
Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement (non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title 5 U.S.C. 8412(d).
Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible for an excepted service Veterans' Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference eligible.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the U.S. Border Patrol Academy in Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately six (6) months of intensive instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement, and USBP-specific operations, driver training, physical techniques, firearms, and other courses. Border Patrol work requires the ability to speak and read Spanish, as well as English. Border Patrol Agents will be provided training to become proficient in the Spanish language at the Academy.
How to Apply:
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest, select Border Patrol Agent, and then complete the pre-screening questions.
You'll then receive a link(s) to the BPA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site, to complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the job opportunity announcement and follow all instructions in the application process, including items (resume, transcripts, etc.) to submit. You will be evaluated based on your resume, supporting documents, and the BPA Entrance Exam.
If you have questions about the application process, contact a recruiter through the U.S. Border Patrol page: /s/usbp.
NOTE: As a subscriber to the CBP Talent Network, you'll receive monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and future opportunities with CBP.
Look no further!
The Borgen Project is an international organization that works at the political level to improve living conditions for people impacted by war, famine and poverty.
With 20 years of experience in the advocacy space, The Borgen Project has worked to support the passage of numerous bills that have benefitted close to 500 million people in developing countries.
Writer/Journalist Internship: The role is focused on content creation for BORGEN Magazine or The Borgen Project Blog . This is a part-time 12-hours per week, 12 week, unpaid remote internship. If your availability is limited, you can work ahead and complete the program in fewer weeks.
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Responsibilities will include:
Article writing.
Researching topics.
Assisting with The Borgen Project's advocacy efforts.
Assisting with fundraising. Create a personal fundraising campaign and meet targets.
Experience:
No prior experience is necessary, we're looking for people who are passionate about fighting poverty and righting wrongs, regardless of your GPAs/background.
Details:
This is an unpaid internship, although college credit is available.
Start Date:
New programs begin every month, you choose the month you wish to start.
Job Title : Nuclear Engineer (Naval Reactors Engineer) Category / Component : Officer • Active Overview Design, regulate, and oversee the Navy's nuclear propulsion program, including reactor design, fleet operations, and eventual defueling and decommissioning of nuclear powered ships and submarines from Naval Reactors Headquarters and associated Department of Energy laboratories and shipyards.
Key Responsibilities Provide technical direction in areas such as reactor and fluid systems design, reactor physics, materials development, component design for steam generators, pumps, and valves, instrumentation and control for reactor and propulsion plants, testing and quality control, radiation shielding, and chemistry and radiological controls; review designs and analyses from laboratories, shipyards, and industry partners; coordinate with fleet units to ensure safe and reliable nuclear plant operation.
What to Expect Assume significant technical responsibility early in your career as part of a lean headquarters staff; work primarily in an analytical and oversight role rather than operating plants at sea; balance long term engineering projects with time sensitive fleet and shipyard issues; frequent coordination with senior civilian engineers, naval officers, and technical teams; high expectations for attention to detail, judgment, and written and oral communication.
Work Environment Work mainly at Naval Reactors Headquarters in the Washington, District of Columbia area with regular engagement with Department of Energy laboratories, nuclear training sites, shipyards, and nuclear powered ships and submarines; office based work that includes document reviews, technical meetings, inspections, and site visits rather than day to day shipboard watchstanding.
Pathways, Training & Advancement Officer commissioning through programs such as Officer Candidate School or the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program followed by a structured technical qualification program at Naval Reactors; rotational exposure to laboratories, prototypes, shipyards, and fleet support issues; progressive responsibility leading projects and becoming a subject matter expert, with opportunities for professional military education and advanced graduate study in technical fields.
Entry through the Nuclear Propulsion Officer Candidate program for qualified college students and recent graduates, or selection via Officer Candidate School for those who already hold qualifying degrees; all applicants must meet Nuclear Propulsion Program academic and technical screening standards in addition to general officer commissioning requirements.
Qualifications All Navy jobs require meeting general enlistment or commissioning standards, which typically include: Eligibility to serve in the United States Navy, which may involve United States citizenship or other legal residency and work status, depending on the program and current law and policy A high school diploma or equivalent for enlisted positions, and a bachelor's or qualifying professional degree for officer positions Meeting age limits that vary by program and are set in law and Navy policy.
Some communities have more restrictive age ranges Meeting medical, vision, and dental standards, including body composition and physical fitness requirements, with some jobs requiring more demanding standards Meeting character and conduct standards, including background screening Achieving required test scores for your program, such as the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery for enlisted roles or officer qualification tests for officer programs Eligibility for a security clearance when required for your rating or designator Additional qualifications can include specific skills, education, licensure, or experience that are unique to a job or community and will be reviewed with you by a recruiter.
Additional qualifications for this job may include: Completion of a rigorous technical degree in engineering, physics, mathematics, or a closely related field that includes strong backgrounds in calculus and physics; outstanding academic record, particularly in technical coursework; United States citizenship and eligibility for a high level security clearance; strong technical aptitude and comfort with detailed analytical work.
Education Education benefits are available through standard Navy programs such as Tuition Assistance, the Post-9/11 GI Bill, ACE-recommended college credit for Navy training, Navy COOL-funded certifications, USMAP apprenticeships, and other Navy College Program opportunities.
Specific options depend on the Sailor's status, training, and current Navy policy.
Pay, Benefits & Service Pay, benefits, and service commitments follow standard Navy Active and/or Reserve policies for this type of role, including basic pay, allowances when eligible, health coverage, and retirement options.
Exact entitlements, special pays, and service obligations depend on program, component, years of service, and current law and Navy guidance.
Incentives Incentives such as bonuses, special pays, and loan repayment may be available at times for specific ratings or communities, but they change frequently and cannot be guaranteed.
Applicants must confirm current incentives and eligibility with an official Navy recruiter or authoritative Navy source.
Notes and Disclaimers This description is a general overview of typical duties, training, and opportunities in this community.
It does not replace official Navy instructions, policies, or contracts and does not guarantee specific assignments, training, incentives, or outcomes.
Actual opportunities depend on Navy needs, individual performance, screening results, and current law and policy.
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)
StartDate: ASAP Available Shifts: 8;10;12 Pay Rate: $206.61 - $223.65
This facility is seeking a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) for locum tenens support as they look to fill a current need.
Details & requirements for this opportunity:
- 8, 10, and 12-hour shifts available
- Required Cases: Routine general cases, heavy on orthopedics and Gastrointestinal procedures. Some Obstetrics and spinal experience is helpful.
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR): Epic
- Care Team 1:2
- Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 30-60 days
- Active state license required
AMN Healthcare typically arranges medical or dental malpractice insurance for the contractor providers we match to client opportunities. In addition, our locum tenens can receive highly competitive pay and a dedicated team that handles all travel, lodging, u0009rentals and transportation needs. About the Company
At AMN Healthcare, we strive to be recognized as the most trusted, innovative, and influential force in helping healthcare organizations provide quality patient care that continually evolves to make healthcare more human, more effective, and more achievable. Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Registered, Healthcare, Health Care, Patient Care, Hospital, CRNA
AMN Healthcare is a digitally enabled workforce solutions partner focused on solving the biggest challenges affecting healthcare organizations today. We offer a single-partner approach to optimize labor sources, increase operating margins, and provide technologies to expand the reach of care.
Summary Description:
- High level design position involved in non-routine and complex assignments. Project Engineers and Project Architects work with the Project Manager to develop design solutions of a specific discipline which are incorporated into contract documents by the design team. While these positions are primarily technical, assistance with some project management duties is likely.
Primary Duties:
- Assist the PM in developing design parameters, scopes of service and person-hour estimates during the proposal stage
- Assign individual work tasks and provide guidance to subordinate team members of that design discipline. Discuss the desired expectations of the delegated work including the amount of time estimated to complete the work
- Responsible for the quality control of work products (e.g., reports, studies, drawings, letters, calculations, memos, etc.) for the specific discipline
- Responsible for the preparation of technical specifications
- Responsible for the processing of shop drawings and submittals
- Considers alternate designs and value engineering
- Responsible for meeting scheduled deadlines
- Monitor performance of project team members and provide feedback to the Project Manager. Discuss potential corrective action with the Project Manager as required
- Attend and/or lead client meetings/presentations – daytime or evenings
- Communicate with client representatives, contractors, suppliers, etc
- Participate and or lead site visits/inspections/documentation during construction
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field
- Strong problem solving, technical, math and science skills
- Strong written and verbal communication
Senior Design Engineer – Connectors (100-130K)
We have an exciting opportunity available for a Senior Design Engineer in the Binghamton, NY area.
Relocation Assistance Provided.
About the Role:
Are you passionate about design and excited to help mentor the next generation of engineers?
We're looking for an experienced Senior Design Engineer to join our team. You'll play a critical role in shaping new products and improving existing ones, especially in the areas of connector design and plastic injection molding.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Take charge of product design from concept through to launch, focusing on connectors and injection-molded parts.
- Provide mentorship to a team of eager junior engineers.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative solutions.
- Utilize SolidWorks, FEA tools, and ePDM for engineering documentation and design.
- Manage technical documentation like BOMs, ECNs, and develop detailed test plans.
Education and Experience:
- Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) and at least 5+ years of experience.
- Skilled with plastic part design and material selection.
- Knowledge of SolidWorks, FEA Analysis, and Mold Flow.
- Familiar with GD&T, tolerance analysis, and lean tools (e.g., Root Cause Analysis, A3 reports).
- You love mentoring others and guiding junior engineers through complex projects.
To apply, submit your resume to
Sapphire Recruitment is an Equal Opportunity Employer
To perform respiratory therapy treatment modalities, patient assessments, and life support interventions in all treatment areas, including the Intensive Care Unit and Emergency Department. To determine appropriate course of respiratory treatment using defined and approved patient driven and therapist driven protocols. To be knowledgeable and competent in all aspects of mechanical ventilation initiation and management, endotracheal intubation assistance, and airway protection and maintenance during cardiopulmonary resuscitation. To take charge responsibly and assist provider during bronchoscopies, where applicable. Demonstrate knowledge and principles of growth and development necessary to provide care for patients of all age groups and other demographics and engage in the prioritization of job duties in a safe and timely manner and to assist team members when the individual’s workload is completed. May be required to work weekends, holidays, and alternative shifts on the occasion that shift vacancies arise from retirements and planned or unplanned medical or other leave.
Education, License & Cert:
- Must be a graduate of a CoARC approved Respiratory Therapy Program and have successfully passed the Registered Respiratory Therapist exam administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care and remain in good standing.
- Baccalaureate preferred.
- Respiratory Therapy license in state of practice required
- Must possess NBRC RRT certification. RRT-ACCS, RRT-NPS, AE-C, and/or COPD-E are preferred, but not required
- BLS, ACLS required. PALS, NRP, S.T.A.B.L.E preferred
Experience:
1 year of experience in a healthcare setting is preferred. New graduates will be considered upon review of clinical activity during their education.
Essential Functions:
1. Ability to make rapid and clinically sound decisions with a variety of details efficiently and effectively and demonstration of initiative and sound judgement in problem solving.
2. Demonstrates knowledge and competence in all areas of respiratory care.
3. Ability to multitask and prioritize work in accordance with the change in patient acuity and workload. Functions independently in all patient care areas and demonstrates initiative in completing work assignments.
4. Determines appropriate therapy and adjusts treatment plans accordingly based on approved patient and RT driven protocols.
5. Consistently provides accurate and thorough documentation in the EHR per departmental, organizational, and regulatory agency requirements.
6. Manages mechanical ventilation including initiation, maintenance, and weaning according to ventilator management and weaning protocols and policy.
7. Engages in interdisciplinary collaboration 1:1 and during interdisciplinary rounding by providing dialogue of assessments and recommendations for mechanically and non-invasively ventilated patients daily, including recommendations for the collection of additional data through radiological studies, blood gas analysis, and other laboratory reports. Seeks consult when appropriate.
8. Recognizes emergency situations and initiates proper plan of action. Guthrie Position Description Position Title Registered Respiratory Therapist Department Entity Job Code Job Family 2036
9. Assists with bronchoscopy procedures in accordance with policy.
10. Evaluate various diagnostic procedures including PFTS, ABG and VBGs, chest x-rays, ventilator wave forms, oximetry, and end tidal CO2 monitoring.
11. Provides patient and family education.
12. Assists with the orientation of new hires and the precepting of students.
13. Ensures equipment is clean, assembled appropriately, and compliant with preventive maintenance requirements when appropriate.
14. Demonstrates cost effective patient care by utilizing resources responsibly.
15. Maintains a clean and orderly work environment.
Other Duties:
1. Maintains current knowledge of and adheres to all organizational and departmental policies.
2. Maintains active status with NBRC
3. Remains current with all RQI requirements
4. Attend department meetings and mandatory in-services.
5. Assists with special projects and committees as assigned.
6. Demonstrates competencies as specified annually.
7. Practices good customer service/patient experience
8. Regularly assists coworkers as necessary.
9. Supports department and organizational QA/QI/PI initiatives and identifies opportunities for improvement.
10. Possesses high ethical standards.
11. Maintains effective inter-and-intra departmental relationships and conducts self in a professional manner.
12. Communicate effectively with all stakeholders in a courteous and tactful manner.
13. Participate in community and employee engagement activities.
14. Supports and adheres to all Guthrie Values.
15. Complies with organizational and departmental dress code standards; consistently neat and well groomed.
16. It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive of every job duty and other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
The pay range for this position is $31.96 - $50.62/hr
The shift is days/evenings rotate.
Position Summary:
The Supervisor, Nursing represents hospital and nursing administration in their absence and participates in Nursing Department leadership, education and research activities. The Supervisor, Nursing serves as a clinical resource for nurses and assists in the interpretation of policies and procedures to all hospital personnel.
Essential Functions:
Actively strives for patient satisfaction.
A. Communicates with patient, family and healthcare providers regarding patient care demonstrating strong communication skills.
B. Serves as an advocate for patients and family in the clinical management of care.
Confers with leadership team and professional staff to enhance delivery of nursing care.
A. Assumes a collaborative role in staffing and scheduling of personnel, considering appropriate utilization of personnel considering scope of practice, competencies, patient needs and complexity of care.
B. Seeks to support a professional practice environment which fosters “excellence in nursing services”.
C. Fosters professional nurse empowered decision‐making, accountability and autonomy in nursing practice.
D. Acts as a consultant regarding clinical, administrative or legal aspects of patient care. Confers with the administrative person on call when necessary
E. Demonstrates age specific communication skills for all ages.
Fulfill professional role expectations and requirements.
A. Demonstrates knowledge and makes appropriate interpretation of nursing, medical and administrative policies and procedures
B. Provides, maintains and coordinates effective communication between nursing and other departments.
C. Maintains confidentiality while serving as a professional liaison with the community.
D. Functions as a mentor for development of nursing staff.
E. Promotes activities that assist others, as appropriate, in becoming informed about costs, risks, and benefits of patient care delivery.
F. Participates in professional continuing education programs and meets the current nursing standards for hourly credit.
G. Participates in nursing committees, performance improvement activities and initiatives.
H. Maintain CPR provider status, trauma certification, HIV counselor status and remain proficient in ACLS and PALS via certification in each. Participates in patient placement coordination to ensure acceptance and placement at the appropriate level of care thereby supporting the goals of the Robert Packer Hospital.
Participates in risk management and crisis intervention.
A. Acts as liaison to patients and/or families in times of crisis.'
B. Responds and assumes appropriate role in emergency codes/crisis intervention.
C. Follows through with incidents that have occurred within the hospital by directing them to the appropriate resource.
D. Addresses Employee Health incidents appropriately.
Other Duties:
It is understood that this description is not intended to be all inclusive, and that other duties may be assigned as necessary in the performance of this position.
The Outside Sales Account Manager (OSAM) is responsible for managing the sales process and driving profitable sales growth within an assigned sales territory to both existing and new Airgas customers. The OSAM will be required to meet and exceed both corporate and regional objectives for profitable sales growth, A/R management, and customer retention within their assigned territory.
In particular, you will:
- Develops and executes sales plans utilizing Airgas’s sales directives and guidelines in order to service existing accounts, obtain orders, and establish new accounts. Qualifies and pursues sales leads.
- Cultivates customer relationships by developing a deep knowledge of the customer’s business and establishing a consultative relationship.
- Engages customers by linking the customer’s business priorities to the Airgas value proposition.
- Prepares sales proposals by quoting pricing, establishing credit terms, and estimated date of delivery to customers based on knowledge of Airgas’s production/delivery schedules and .
- Keeps current with industry insights, current Airgas product mixes, monitors competition by gathering current relevant marketplace including information on pricing, products, new products, delivery schedules, and merchandising techniques.
- Partners with internal resources to accomplish growth objectives. Establishes and maintains clear and consistent lines of communication with internal departments relative to customer successes, customer opportunities, new customer developments and other customer specific information.
- Maintains and submits sales reports (daily call reports, weekly work plans, and monthly and annual territory analyses) as required by District Manager (DM) through SAP.
- Actively reviews and manages existing customer Accounts Receivable balances to help minimize Airgas working capital investment and financial risk.
- Other duties as assigned.
Are you a MATCH?
- Bachelor’s degree in a science, business or related degree field required. In lieu of degree, consideration for up to 4 years of additional related experience may be accepted.
- A minimum of 3 years of prior outside business-to-business sales experience to include proven experience and success in solution-selling concepts and a demonstrated history of managing customers throughout a defined sales territory.
- Familiarity with industrial and specialty gases, industrial gas / welding supply sales a plus.
- Knowledge of customer segmentation and ability to prioritize the targeting of customers delivering the highest value to Airgas.
- Proven success using a consultative sales approach providing multiple layers of value to a customer to establish a mix sales solutions and products
- Proven success of using their deep knowledge of customer's business, current macro- and microeconomic trends, industry trends, and potential new business opportunities.
- Working knowledge of SAP a plus.
- Must have excellent organizational, written and oral communication, listening and presentation skills.
- Strong PC skills (i.e. Windows, Word, Excel, email) with ability to acclimate to a PC based order entry system and wireless, handheld scanning device.
- Self-starter; self-motivated, operates with a sense of urgency; ability to work and succeed independently.
- Strong organizational, analytical and planning skills.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Reliable transportation, current driver’s license, minimum liability insurance as required by state of vehicle registration.
$70-80,000 base plus commission
Under the direction of a radiologist, with minimum supervision, maintain the daily function of the MRI department.
Education, License & Cert:
High school with additional 2‐year Radiology Technology Training from a JRCERT approved program. Additional training or experience in the field of MRI Technology.
Experience:
Minimum of two years MRI scanning experience preferred.
Essential Functions:
A. The MRI technologist must initiate the correct protocol for scanning the requested anatomy with minimal supervision.
3. Advise the patient of the possibility and/or necessity of an intravenous contrast injection and the precautions or contraindications involved with such an injection.
C. Transfer of patient to the MRI scanner table and preparation for intravenous injection if needed.
1. Transfer the patient safely to the scanner table. This would include transfer into the scanner room by non‐magnetic chair or stretcher.
2. Proper alignment of patient’s anatomy to appropriate receiver coil.
3. Preparation of injection site. Selection and insertion of correct materials needed for the injection, including appropriate amount of contrast material and the proper setting of flow rates for injection and flushing for the Medrad automatic injector system.
D. Scanning
1. Initiate scanning protocols as suggested by the radiologist. Selection of correct parameter data for each individual patient. Proper use of Systems Imaging parameters, including, but not limited to Conventional Spin and Gradient Echo Techniques for all body imaging, Fast Spin Echo and EPI Gradient Techniques for both body and Neuro ‐Vascular imaging.
2. Display scans on the operator’s viewing console for the radiologist, adjusting appropriate window and center widths and levels for permanently recording scans via laser camera onto x‐ray film.
3. Alert radiologist of abnormalities present on images so that correct protocol is obtained.
4. Monitor the patient’s condition during the scan and keep them informed as to what is happening.
1. Check MRI consult/prescription, provisional diagnosis for relevant patient history and information. Prepare the patient for the exam by explaining the exam and changing the patient into a hospital gown and/or pants.
5. Continually monitor scanner system for program errors. Make corrections and/or notify Siemens service personnel.
6. Transfer scans to PACs, film as necessary, and notify radiologist that series is ready for viewing.
7. Operate laser imager and select appropriate picture format. Prepare films and other materials to be sent to the referring physicians.
E. Maintain familiarity with life support equipment.
1. Monitor patient’s condition during and post injection and observe for reaction and/or distress signals associated with the injection of contrast materials.
2. Notify radiologist if reaction occurs and assist as needed during any emergency. Able to perform a stand‐pivot transfer with a 105‐pound patient.
3. Safely monitor sedated, pediatric, intensive care unit, and any other patient that may need special attention. This includes operation of the MRI compatible monitoring system, pulse oximetry blood pressure and EKG monitoring.
4. Must be able to react quickly to emergency situations such as patient fainting, patient being unsteady while getting onto scanning table, if unsafe situations occur (such as a fire), getting patient to safety and sounding alarms.
5. Must maintain CPR certification according to hospital policy.
2. Review patient screening form and investigate any contraindications to be sure patient is a candidate for MRI examination. This would include initiating the proper request forms for any x‐rays to be taken for screening purposes for biomedical implants and metal foreign bodies.
3. Initiate any research of materials needed to confirm the MRI compatibility of any biomedical implant. This includes identifying the correct implant for the individual patient, the documentation of surgical records and/or biomedical implant card and the verification of this information from the manufacturer and their recommendations. This information should be added to the patient chart in Epic under the implant tab.
4. If there are any discrepancies between the ordered MRI examination and relevant histories, the technologist will bring to the MRI Radiologist’s attention for further discussion with attending physician.
5. Prepare the room and scanner equipment according to the anatomical area to be scanned per request and protocol. This would include the correct coil selection, patient monitoring equipment, ancillary cardiac or pulse gating equipment, and automatic injector system.
B. Advise and explain to the patient, the MRI examination procedure.
1. This would include communication for any patient population including pediatric, geriatric, neurology, psychiatric or any patient who is compromised with any deficit for hearing or understanding.
2. Advise patient of means of communication available during the scan and alert them as to the means of communication if an emergency arises. i.e.: emergency “squeeze ball”
Other Duties:
1. Rotate call overnights Monday through Friday, 24 hours Saturday and Sunday, and rotating holidays.
2. Ability to work alone (on call) and get job done in an efficient manner.
3. Able to be in the department within 30 minutes after the MRI screening form has been cleared.
4. Must be able to work a variety of shifts on a scheduled basis.
5. Must be able to lift, push, reach, bend, stoop, and walk to care for patients.
6. Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of the scanner department.
7. Cooperates with all personnel in proper conduct of the department.
8. Demonstrates willingness to accept non‐routine work assignment, as appropriate.
Salary: Min$31.96 Max$48.31
