MR Technologist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

(90%) Patient MRI Imaging

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure the correct patient and procedure

Explains and prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned

Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeated scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure

Adjusts MRI scan parameters correctly and as needed

Follows physicians' orders precisely, conforms to safety regulations, and accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)

Maintains an orderly and clean work area including sanitized equipment promoting good safety habits for patients and team members

Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use

Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements

(5%) MRI Department Support

Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades

Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary

Assists in the training of new team members, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable

(5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

No

Full-time