MRI Technologist

*Position Summary:* Performs routine and complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

*Essential Functions and Responsibilities:*

1. Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.

* Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.
* Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.
* Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.
* Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologists scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
* Completes quality assurance processes and practices radiation safety in order to reduce exposure to patients, staff, and self.
* Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.
* Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.
* Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.
* May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.
* Performs other related duties as required and directed.

*Qualifications:*

_Required:_

* Graduation from an AMA-approved school of radiology technology.
* Advanced AART Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
* Current BLS certification and/or Canadian equivalent.

_Preferred: _

* Associate degree in radiology.
* Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Work Location: In person

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