MRI Tech

MRI Technologist

It is preferred but not required that the MRI Technologist is a graduate of an accredited AMA school and registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT); has Magnetic Resonance Imaging Registry (MR) through ARRT and maintains a State License as a general radiographer. The MRI Technologist is responsible for providing timely imaging services to both inpatient and outpatients under the direction of a Radiologist and departmental protocols. Responsibilities include: ability to change imaging parameters to study soft tissue, arterial system, brain, spine, joints, and extremities with or without the use of contrast media.

Position Responsibilities

STANDARD I – Customer Service/Communication/Interpersonal Skills

• Strives to exceed expectations of internal and external customers: Patients, families, physicians, colleagues, visitors and vendors.
• Demonstrates appropriate communication skills in all interactions.
• Interacts with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Anticipates and provides resolution to issues based on the needs and expectations of our customers. Channels concerns appropriately through chain of command; deals with conflict appropriately, timely and privately.
• Treats others with respect at all times; maintains a work environment free of harassment, hostility, threats or violence.

STANDARD II – Job Knowledge/Productivity/Initiative

• Maintains certifications, education and development appropriate for position.
• Completes position responsibilities by following established guidelines and protocols within the appropriate time frame.
• Demonstrates a thorough knowledge of work practices/responsibilities/establishing priorities and roles in emergency procedures.
• Demonstrates self-direction, flexibility, professional development and willingness to master new skills.
• Has the ability to accept and act upon suggestions for improved performance.
• Completes all requires orientation and annual updates as appropriate to clinical placements.
• Knowledgeable of standards of practice as outlined in professional practice organizations related to clinical setting.

STANDARD III – Vendor/Hospital/Department Policies & Procedures

• Supports, implements and ensures compliance with all Vendor/Hospital and regulatory/accrediting agency standards, regulations and policies and procedures.
• Ensures accuracy, timeliness and completeness of documentation and work performed per Hospital policy.
• Utilizes appropriate resources and hospital policies as the "standard of care" for positive patient outcomes.

STANDARD IV – Organizational Ethics/Improving Organizational Performance

• Supports Vendor and Hospital's mission, vision and values.
• Conduct reflects Vendor values; accepts the responsibility to act with absolute integrity, work as a unified team, learn and transfer that knowledge across the continuum, have accountability to all that we serve, and treat everyone with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates compliance with the Ethics and Compliance Program, policies, directives and Code of Conduct training.
• Maintains privacy and confidentiality of patient, client, employees and organizational information in verbal, written and electronic form. Limit access to information on a job-related need to know basis. Complies with Vendor/Hospitals risk management program-timely/accurate occurrence reporting. Demonstrates understanding and involvement with Performance Improvement.

STANDARD V – Position Specific Essential Performance Criteria Performs position specific job functions at an acceptable level with minimal direction. Primary responsibilities for an MRI Technician encompass but not intended to be all-inclusive:

• Patient Rights – Demonstrating awareness and respect for the patient/family/significant others dignity and values; identifies cultural and religious needs, emotional and language barriers, physical, cognitive, psychological and educational limitations. Knowledgeable of patient's rights, advanced directives, consents, protection of patient security, privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of care.
• Assessment - Gathers data and observations in accordance with Hospital policy, standards and patient care needs as it relates to; Pain, risk to fall, skin integrity, interventions, signs and symptoms of abuse, changes in patients condition and identification of patient needs requiring intervention of other team members. Knowledgeable of documentation systems utilized to chart interventions, procedures and supply acquisition.
• Care of the Patient – Interpretation of all available patient data – to meet the identified patient care goals for a patient in the MRI Department. Understands best methods to achieve optimal results in the form of films, radiographs, scanning and contrasts. Recognizes indications, contraindications and precautions for MRI patients. Demonstrates skill in the use of specialized equipment and devises used in the MRI Department. Able to recognize the need for and use of designated equipment in resuscitation efforts.
• Patient/Family Education - Provides patients with explanations of all procedures and treatments prior to providing care.
• Continuum of Care - Coordinates in meeting patient's care needs during transfer to other departments and upon discharge if applicable.

STANDARD VI – Age Specific Essential Performance Criteria Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, psycho/social, educational safety and related criteria, appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned position. The skills and knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training or experience.