MRI Technologist Outpatient

Position Summary:


Performs routine and some special procedure imaging. Prepares patients for procedures. Assists radiologists when needed. Prepares, operates and cares for the equipment being used. Adheres to established standards of care. Pursues appropriate continuing education. Assumes responsibility for assigned area and duties. Adheres to established customer service programs. Performs other duties as assigned, such as quality assurance. Exercises professional judgments in the performance of procedures. Provides patient care.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities Include the Following:


1. Understands and adheres to the WPH Performance Standards, Policies and Behaviors


2. Prepares and positions patients correctly for specific examinations, observing different and special requirements for each protocol, including proper documentation on images and required body part questionnaires


3. Assumes responsibility for designated areas and/or procedures and produces good technical images, reviewing completed scans for quality, completeness of the type of tests ordered.


4. Assists physicians during procedures as necessary


5. Performs quality assurance and calibrations as needed


6. Will be required to work in case of emergency procedures or when situations arise in the department


7. Maintains the cleanliness of all areas, equipment and accessories. Reports all malfunctioning equipment to MRI supervisor


8. Print patient CD if needed


9. Performs routine office duties, such as answering the phones, checking previous reports/ films, documenting information on patient requests, utilizing EMR and PACS systems


10. Notifies front desk staff upon exam completion


11. Shows radiologist images and calls report to attending physicians and documents communication if necessary (STAT readings)


12. May be assigned as instructor or preceptor


13. Introduces themselves and educates each patient or family member regarding the examination that is ordered


14. Should be knowledgeable and skillful in providing care, based on age, physical and psycho-social stature of patient populations; pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric groups.


15. Attends staff meetings and in-service


16. Performs all other related duties as assigned