MRI Technologist-PRN

Job Opportunity At University Cancer & Blood CenterAre you looking for a rewarding career with a growing and dynamic team? Consider UCBC.At University Cancer & Blood Center, we pride ourselves on listening. On providing hope, guidance, and comfort. On getting up each day and striving to make a positive impact on the lives of patients and their families. From our front-desk staff to our counselors, nurses, technicians and physicians – who've chosen to accept their calling, we salute them for their efforts and recognize them as the very special individuals that they are.Do you have what it takes to join us? If so we'd love to have you!Job DescriptionJob Duties:Accountable for the positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of technical factors along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans of optimal quality.Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedural basis to provide optimal quality examinationsPerforms post processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.Operates support equipment for MRI, such as: independent workstation additional disc drives, pressure injector, patient monitoring system, PACS.Transfers patients to and from MRI scanning table and prepares patient for examination by explaining procedure and answering any questions patient may have.Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with departmental policy and utilizing universal precautions in the process.Accountable for securing pertinent history from patient, patient's chart or family member to provide the radiologist with adequate information for examination interpretation and to ensure procedural criteria is met.Assists in obtaining confidential history of patient which includes documentation of lab values, and allergy screening to ensure appropriateness of patient for examination as well as ensuring the administration of contrast agents during required procedures.Accountable for being compliant with established Accrediting Organization and department safety standards to ensure patients and staff wellbeing at all times.Maintains magnetic safety standardsAccountable for obtaining documentation for department records related to patient statistics, supplies, patient billing information and preservation of patient records.Documents confidential patient's history to ensure appropriateness of patient for examination.Documents patient charge data, modifying and initiating charges as procedure modifications are made per the radiologist.Documents any allergic reaction, incident report regarding staff or patient situations.Provides timely information for inventory of suppliesAssists in scheduling of examinations.Education/Experience RequiredGraduate of an approved Radiologic Technology program3 years as an MRI Technologist or graduate of a certificate program in MRI TechnologyARRTExperience in drafting imaging protocolsExperience with the ACR accreditation process