MRI Tech

At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, perform MRI procedures with minimum supervision. Maintain equipment and supplies. Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary. Review all pertinent information with patient. Perform MRI procedures. Review medical record for patient history and pertinent information. Review requisition with physician. Transfer patient to exam room; explain procedure and position according to protocol. Administer contrast material, according to physician's request. Recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction. Select proper technique/protocol to obtain optimal data. Perform scan. Review exam data for overall quality and perform all post processing, Film, archive and send images to remote locations utilizing hospital network. Be able to recognize and alert Radiologist to unexpected findings. Perform daily calibration and QA checks on equipment. Clean and perform minor maintenance procedures. Notify service and I.S. Mgr. of system problems. Maintain injectors and monitors. Order and maintain supplies. Instruct all hospital staff on safety around high field-strength magnet. Requirements Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiology or MRI program. Certification required: ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R) or ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Technology. Current BLS certification. Certification preferred: MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification RT(R)(MR) or obtained within the first 6 months of hire. Licensure required: NV State radiology license if working in any other modality with ionizing radiation (DX, CT, IR, M). Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience on high field magnet. Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner. Core Competencies Demonstrates expertise in performing MRI procedures, including patient preparation, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance. Holds necessary certifications and licenses while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare staff. Highest-signal resume keywords MRI Procedure Performance ARRT Certification BLS Certification High Field Magnet Experience Patient Communication ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills MRI Procedures Patient History Review Contrast Injection Administration Equipment Calibration Post Processing of Images Quality Assurance Checks Data Transfer and Archiving Technique Selection Minor Equipment Maintenance Safety Instruction Soft Skills Professional Communication Courteous Interaction Certifications & Qualifications ARRT Certification BLS Certification MRI Certification RT(R)(MR) NV State Radiology License Industry Keywords Radiology Magnetic Resonance Imaging Patient Consent Hypersensitivity Response Medical Record Review Tools & Technologies MRI Equipment Hospital Network #J-18808-Ljbffr Jobtailor