Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist I

Job Description

Job Description

Responsibilities

$7,500 Signing Bonus offered!

Job Summary

The MRI Technologist I is responsible for ensuring each individual's safety in the MR environment before entering the magnetic field. The person in this position responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and processes while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding personal health information, including but not limited to patient diagnosis, health history, demographics, and referral information. The MRI Technologist I is responsible for all paperwork associated with technical procedures and responds to physician questions and needs regarding patient procedures. The MRI Technologist I is currently enrolled in a MRI Technologist program and completing externship requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensures the safety of patients, staff, and visitors who come in contact with the powerful magnetic field of the MRI scanner.
• Screens patients and other personnel entering the MRI scan room for contraindications before they are exposed to the magnetic field.
• Ensures information and data entry accuracy while maintaining patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate patient records, ensuring the integrity of patient medical images and data while adhering to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (“HIPPA”) and other patient confidentiality guidelines and regulations.
• Receives and identifies patients using appropriate criteria before performing the study ordered.

• Guides patients through a process that may be difficult at times by kindly explaining the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and processes.
• Position patients and coils on the MRI table in the correct orientation and close to the area of interest, following established protocols, using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary.

• Sets appropriate technical parameters, operates MRI scanners and related equipment, reviews computer monitors for image data quality, and takes appropriate corrective steps.
• Guides, monitors, and communicates with patients during the exam, which may take 30 minutes to two hours or more to complete.
• Recognizes and responds appropriately to life-threatening situations.
• Notates the referring physicians’ instructions/diagnosis and relevant patient medical history into RIS and scans appropriate forms as required.
• Routinely checks scanners and related equipment for safety issues and cleanliness. Reports safety issues to the manager or MR specialist and cleans equipment as needed.
• Keeps MR exam rooms and dressing booths clean and adequately stocked with supplies.
• Follows all safety procedures for self, patients, visitors, and equipment.
• Produces high-quality diagnostic images on time while providing excellent patient care.
• Treats patients and customers, including family members or care providers, who may accompany the patient courteously, professionally, and respectfully.
• Monitors patients’ well-being during scans; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.
• Understands and uses the imaging parameters and technical adjustments available on the equipment to produce high-quality images.
• Checks patient history and obtains appropriate signed waivers, if necessary.
• Consult with a radiologist when necessary to determine the appropriate scanning procedure.
• Completes all paperwork and exam reports associated with technical procedures on time.
• Responds to physician questions and needs regarding patients and assist with interventional procedures as needed.
• Checks referral for appropriate study based on patient history.
• Assures the room is ready before the patient entering it (i.e., equipment is operable, all supplies are readily available, and the room has been appropriately cleaned and prepped).
• Handles delicate and unexpected situations in a supportive and empathetic manner (“good bedside manners”) while maintaining appropriate confidentiality regarding exam outcomes or potential issues.
• Keeps patient schedule and accommodates add-on patients when requested.
• Communicate delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s).
• Exercises sound judgment regarding image quality, seeks guidance from radiologist if concerned about what scan reveals, and obtains prior approval before doing additional scans/views to diagnose the patient’s possible pathology better.
• Releases patient with proper follow-up information.
• Provide CDs as requested by the patient or referring physician.
• Conducts and documents daily, weekly, and monthly QC and ACR testing.
• Safeguards any on-site medications per Company policies, procedures, and any legal requirements.
• Demonstrates competency regarding safeguarding patient property and Patient Health Information.
• Demonstrates respect for company property, including cash and patient financial information on site or portals.
• Is responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting and maintaining professional behavior toward patients and coworkers.
• Demonstrates respect for patient boundaries and cultural sensitivities during all interactions.
• Demonstrates ability to interact diplomatically and sympathetically with patients, their families, and the public in a clinical setting.
• Demonstrates ability to establish, nurture, and maintain cooperative working relationships
• Participates in projects and completes other tasks as assigned by management.

PLEASE NOTE: This is not an exhaustive list of all the duties, responsibilities, and requirements of the position described above. Other functions may be assigned, and Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience

• Must currently be enrolled in MRI Technologist program and currently performing externship hours
• Must obtain ARRT(MR) certification or ARMRIT certification within 6 months of MRI Technologist program graduation
• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• BLS is required (Basic Life Support Certification)
• Ability to relate to the public professionally and courteously, understanding the organization's objectives, regardless of racial, ethnic, religious, sexual orientation, gender, mental/physical health, age, economic status, or any other protected characteristic, etc.
• Familiarity with and ability to use specialized ancillary equipment.
• Ability to respond to emergency situations calmly and appropriately.
• Possesses and utilizes excellent customer service skills, strong written and verbal communications skills, and other medical-related skills/knowledge.
• Must be detail-oriented, highly organized, and able to interact effectively with doctors, patients, vendors, peers, staff, and management.

Quality Standards

• Communicates, cooperates, and consistently functions professionally and harmoniously with all levels of supervision, co-workers, patients, visitors, and vendors.
• Demonstrates initiative, personal awareness, professionalism, and integrity and exercises confidentiality in all areas of performance.
• Attends regular corporate meetings as requested.
• Follows OSHA regulations, RadNet, and site protocols, policies, and procedures.
• Follows HIPAA, compliance, privacy, safety, and confidentiality standards.
• Practices universal safety precautions.
• Promotes good public relations on the phone and in person.
• Adapts and is willing to learn new tasks, methods, and systems.
• Reports to work regularly as scheduled; consistently punctual concerning working hours and lunch schedules; and maintains satisfactory personal attendance per RadNet guidelines.
• Completes job responsibilities in a quality and timely manner.

Physical Demands

This position often requires sitting, standing, walking, bending, twisting, reaching with hands and arms, using hands and fingers, handling or palpating, speaking, listening, and high-level cognition. Also, occasionally, the employee must be able to lift over 50 pounds. All employees are to assist and participate as members of a lift assistance team (for special accommodation patients or any patient requiring assistance onto a table or equipment placement) to initiate or complete an exam or procedure.

Working Environment

Technologists work in an outpatient medical office setting with low to moderate noise levels.

ACCOMMODATIONS
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.