Description:
Job Summary:
Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations; provides assistance to physician(s) during exam; recognizes and reports patient emergency situations and/or MRI specific adverse events.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Performs specialized MRI studies; positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling; instructs patient of exam requirements; selects appropriate protocols by having knowledge to tailor scan of each patient while producing superior image quality.
- Maintains daily records of exams performed.
- Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered.
- Ensures accuracy of information and data entry.
- Post processes digital images, including specific reconstructions.
- Prepares images for Radiologist interpretation and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
- Assures correct patient identification information is captured on all recorded images.
- Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS).
- Prepares, loads, programs and operates the contrast injector.
- Assists with screening patients for contraindications.
- Verifies preparation procedures are proper and in order; oversees intravenous (IV) management; prevents accidents for patients and visitors by identifying extreme safety hazards involved with MRI; documents pre-screening methods on MRI questionnaire.
- Screens patients with MRI screening questionnaire for contraindications prior to performing procedure.
- Contraindications that present are all cleared prior to proceeding with the exam.
- Interprets unusual tissue contract patterns and alters or adds protocols as necessary to enhance diagnosis.
- Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations; after patient has been removed from the scan room (Zone 4). Provides assistance to physician(s) during exam, reports patient emergency situations.
- Identifies potential equipment crisis by troubleshooting including monitoring coil functionality (transmit and receive), cryogen levels, system temperatures and RF signal interference, etc.
- Documents any errors or equipment malfunctions in service log when Chief Technologist is not available.
- Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
- Provides service-oriented communications with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions.
- Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
- Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.
- Reviews orders, prepares schedules and consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as necessary.
- Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.
- Directly supervises student technologists during their clinical assignments.
- Communicates with referring physician and educates as necessary during site tours, trains others under direct supervision of Chief MRI Technologist.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience
- Minimum two (2) years experience as registered technologist.
- Minimum one (1) year MRI experience as registered technologist.
Education
- Associates degree in radiologic technology or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area.
License, Certification, Registration
- Basic Life Support OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Additional Requirements:
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Minimum one (1) year Computed Tomography (CT) experience as registered technologist, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
- MRI Certification from an accredited MRI program of technology.
- Demonstrated knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques, industrial occupational operations, and Kaiser systems/organization.
Pay Range: $50.28 - $55.88 / hour
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