MRI Technologist I - Days

This position is sign on bonus eligible:

Major Responsibilities

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  Examines
  
  
  
  
  requests and
  
  
  
  
  verifies
  
  
  
  
  orders on each assigned patient. Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing
  
  
  
  
  exam
  
  
  
  
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  Contacts
  
  
  
  
  ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Properly
  
  
  
  
  identify
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  (Using two patient identifiers)
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  and
  
  
  
  
  assist
  
  
  
  
  patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures. Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on
  
  
  
  
  appropriate worksheets
  
  
  
  
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  Interviews
  
  
  
  
  patients
  
  
  
  
  for
  
  
  
  
  a complete medical history. Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMRs to obtain pertinent clinical history. Records medical history on requisitions. Correlates other test results and laboratory data with
  
  
  
  
  exam
  
  
  
  
  being performed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Prepares and
  
  
  
  
  administers
  
  
  
  
  IV contrast according to departmental protocols. On request, records contrast type and amount.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Evaluates
  
  
  
  
  technical
  
  
  
  
  quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any
  
  
  
  
  additional
  
  
  
  
  , reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Performs basic patient care functions.
  
  
  
  
  Informs
  
  
  
  
  
  
  appropriate nursing
  
  
  
  
  personnel of any changes in the patients condition. Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary.
  
  
  
  
  Assists
  
  
  
  
  in code blue procedures during medical emergencies.
  

  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Performs MRI scanning and
  
  
  
  
  assists
  
  
  
  
  Physicians/PA during invasive procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Practices
  
  
  
  
  proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies. Performs all invasive procedures
  
  
  
  
  in accordance with
  
  
  
  
  bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Is
  
  
  
  
  authorized to
  
  
  
  
  obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Practices
  
  
  
  
  principle
  
  
  
  
  of radiation safety for self, employees,
  
  
  
  
  patients
  
  
  
  
  and family members. Follows
  
  
  
  
  appropriate radiation
  
  
  
  
  safety standards.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical
  
  
  
  
  engineering
  
  
  
  
  /radiology engineer.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Maintains
  
  
  
  
  knowledge
  
  
  
  
  and skills
  
  
  
  
  required
  
  
  
  
  to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious
  
  
  
  
  disease
  
  
  
  
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  Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures.
  
  
  
  
  Attends
  
  
  
  
  all in-service classes and
  
  
  
  
  completes
  
  
  
  
  all required safety modules.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Operates
  
  
  
  
  radiology
  
  
  
  
  computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in
  
  
  
  
  the MAR
  
  
  
  
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  Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion. Keeps area completely stocked. Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

  
  

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  Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with
  
  
  
  
  a
  
  
  
  
  MRI scan.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  

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  Maintains knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients while in and around magnetic fields
  
  
  
  
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Minimum Job Requirements

Education

Graduate




of




an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology. Active enrollment in an MRI ARRT registry eligible or ARMRIT program




required




.

Certification / License

MRI registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire.






BLS




required




.

Work




Experience

n/a

K




nowledge / Skills / Abilities

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development. Demonstrates the skills and competency




appropriate to




the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Physical




Requirements




and Working




Conditions

Requires moderate to heavy physical efforts in lifting and moving patients,




equipment




and supplies. Occasional standing, walking, and sitting during normal operation.




Frequently




may be




required




to stretch,




bend




twist, squat or kneel in the daily operation of the MRI department. May be exposed to various physical conditions throughout the day such as walking on hard surfaces, climbing stairs




, being




near moving equipment. Required to use radiation safety guidelines to prevent exposure to ionizing radiation.

DISCLAIMER

All




responsibilities




and requirements are subject to




possible modification




to




reasonably accommodate




individuals with disabilities.

This




job




description in no way states or implies that these are the only




responsibilities




to be performed by an employee occupying this




job or position




.




Employees




must follow any other job-related instructions and




perform any other job-related duties requested by their




leaders




.