MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist

General Job Summary: Responsible for the operation of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner for providers. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care.

Schedule will be as followed: 12:00pm (noon)-7:00pm Monday/Wednesdays, and 10:00am-5:00pm Friday's.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs MRI imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards practice and protocols of the individual site Radiologist.
• Maintain patient care, comfort and safety during transport to and from the coach and during the exam.
• Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administers contrast agents according to site-specific protocols.
• Cooperates with facility healthcare personnel and complies with facility policies and procedures.
• Provides images to the facility in the desired format.
• Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems.
• May assist with the set up and tear down of equipment in accordance with manufacturers' guidelines.
• Maintains a clean environment inside and outside of the MRI unit.
• Completes necessary administrative tasks ie: time report, billing, QA, etc.
• Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.
• Complies with HIPAA, OSHA and safety standards and regulations.
• Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents.
• Back up of MRI Medical Receptionist.
• Ensure licensures are current and up to date.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the department/practice.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• Graduate of an approved two-year Radiologic Technology program.
• Registered with the AART and certified in MRI is required.
• KY state license is required.
• CPR/AED and first aid certification preferred.

Schedules will change as department needs change, including overtime, evenings and weekends. Travel as needed.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
• Knowledge of customer services standards in the healthcare field.
• Knowledge of current medical terminology and anatomy.
• Knowledge of electronic health records system.

Skills:

• Excellent adaptability skills.
• Use of a scheduling system with in practice management software and accuracy in data entry.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Skilled in interacting with patients in an autonomous, responsible, professional and ethical manner.

Abilities:

• Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to produce very high quality special imaging with little supervision.
• Ability to organize work environment and work load to meet needs of the organization.
• Ability to assist the Radiologist with interpretation of exams.
• Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Equipment Operated: Standard office and imaging equipment.

Work Environment: Imaging office. Sitting six to eight hours per day with some stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Must be able to lift 60 pounds.