MRI Tech - 1202 - Full-Time

MRI Technologist

To obtain, through Magnetic Resonance, images of diagnostic value for interpretation by a Radiologist

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

• Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas
• Run and record Phantom QA scans
• Ensure proper safety standards are met using OSHA guidelines
• Demonstrate knowledge of correct emergency shutdown procedures
• Demonstrate knowledge of proper fire and safety evacuation procedures
• Verify all ancillary equipment (monitoring devices, injectors, surveillance equipment) are operational
• Ensure procedure room is clean and up to Infection Control standards
• Inspect rooms for potential environment of care hazards (O2 tanks/outlets, lighting) and any discrepancies reported to supervisor in a timely manner
• Perform tasks associated with the operation of MR scanners and related equipment
• Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment as necessary
• Perform MR imaging scans and having orders changed as needed
• Evaluate MR scans for technical quality
• Transmit appropriate images to PACS
• Screen patients by going over their history and obtaining prior related imaging if necessary
• Start IV for contrast for patients if needed and run ISTAT lab testing as needed
• Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration
• Assist in providing education and training to student technologists, if applicable
• Perform other related duties as appointed by lead tech or manager.

Other Duties:

• Participate in research initiatives as applicable
• Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients and staff

Qualifications:

Required:

• Associate's degree in Applied Science
• ARRT registration
• BLS/CPR Certification

ADA Physical Demands:

Rarely (Less than .5 hrs/day) Occasionally (0.6 2.5 hrs/day) Frequently (2.6 5.5 hrs/day) Continuously (5.6 8.0 hrs/day)

Physical Demand - Required? - Frequency

Standing - Occasionally

Sitting - Frequently

Walking - Occasionally

Kneeling/Crouching - Rarely

Lifting - Rarely

MRI Technologist Competencies

General

• Customer Service
• Professionalism/Integrity/Responsibility
• Teamwork/Process Focus
• Dependability/Punctuality
• Interpersonal Relationships/Communication
• Judgment/Decision Making/Problem Solving
• Quality/Quantity
• Initiative
• Safety/Housekeeping
• Organizational Skills/Time Management