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DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research.

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A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Job Description: Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment.

• Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure.

• Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators.

• Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up.

• Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script.

• Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist.

• Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate.

Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients.

• Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction.

• Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. xhyhwjd

• Able to take call/standby as required by the department.5c143e31-5e48-4549-b638-05792d185386