MRI Technologist

Emergency Relief - (12 Hour Shifts, Rotating Weekends and Holidays)

With limited supervision and under the direction of the Radiologist, performs a variety of procedures utilizing magnetic resonance imaging equipment and computer assisted tomography scanner to visualize internal anatomy on neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patient populations.

Supports, and is responsible for incorporating into job performance, the Frederick Health (FH) mission, vision, core values and customer service philosophy and adheres to the FH Compliance Program, including following all regulatory requirements and the FH Standards of Behavior.

Technical Performance:

• Performs correct patient positioning and secures patients to MR table.
• Positions imaging coils correctly
• Selects proper technical settings and scan protocols from computer menu. Performs MR procedures as defined.
• Transmits images to PACS for interpretation and for permanent record.

Quality Assurance:

• Responsible for obtaining optimal MR images to provide the radiologist with information to assure that an accurate diagnosis is rendered.
• Evaluates MR images with radiologist.
• Monitors equipment status indicators to prevent damage.
• Performs daily quality control checks of the MR unit in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and accreditation requirements.

Contrast Administration:

• Assesses patient sensitivity to contrast material through interview and screening.
• Assists radiologists in determining type and volume of IV contrast material to be administered.
• Obtains informed consent.
• Performs phlebotomy.
• Administers oral and IV contrast material.

Cleanliness & Orderliness:

• Responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of assigned workspace.
• Checks emergency equipment, drugs, and supplies for missing and/or expired items.
• Returns used equipment to its proper place.

Data Entry & Record Management:

• Ensures that patient records are complete and signed prior to examination.
• Executes a variety of tasks associated with the PACS, HIS and RIS systems.

Call:

Takes emergency call as required; readily available when needed and responds in a timely manner.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Maintains technical expertise and competency of specialty job functions while maintaining any specific licensure or certifications.
• Participates in staff development and continuing education programs while sharing knowledge with new employees.
• Adherence with all hospital wide or departmental specific infection control prevention practices, policies, and procedures to mitigate the risk of infectious disease transmission.
• Application of all standard precaution techniques including but not limited to proper hand hygiene, wearing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment) such as gloves, mask and eye protection as warranted and following all exposure categories precautions.
• Responsible for cleaning of patient care equipment on regular basis with appropriate hospital-grade disinfectant when visibly soiled or after each patient use.
• Adherence to all hospital wide or departmental specific data entry and record management policies and procedures including but not limited to the following: accurate, timely, appropriate, complete, dated, timed, etc.
• Adherence and compliance with organizations Standards of Behavior, HR and/or departmental specific policies, procedures, and expectations
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education, Training, and Experience Required:

• Graduate of a CAHEA or JRCERT approved program as a Registered Technologist R.T. (R)
• ARRT, ARMRIT, or CAMRT registered as an MR technologist; or ARRT registered or unlimited state license and 1 year of supervised MRI clinical scanning experience.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a Registered Technologist R.T. (R) or MRI Technologist (MR).

BLS CPR Certification required.

Must be capable of performing independently.

Must possess excellent customer relation's skills avoiding antagonism, conflict, and undue anxiety.

Good oral and written communication skills.

Keyboard/ computer skills.

Ability to handle stressful work with patients having potentially disabling or terminal conditions.

Ability to trouble shoot and resolve minor equipment problems.

Ability to recognize and respond to contrast medium reactions.

Patient Contact:

• Neonate (0 thru 30 days)
• Infant (31 thru 12 months)
• Child (13 months thru 12 years)
• Adolescent (13 years thru 17 years)
• Adult (18 years thru 65 years)
• Geriatric (66+ years)

Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status. Possess the ability to interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's/department's policies and procedures.

Physical Demands:

Medium-Heavy Work Lifting up to 75 pounds on an infrequent basis (less than one lift every three minutes) and/or carrying up to 35 pounds while walking. Pushing or pulling up to 115 pounds infrequently or greater than 115 pounds occasionally (no more than once per hour).

Ergonomic Risk Factors:

Repetition : Repeating the same motion repeatedly places stress on the muscles and tendons. The severity of risk depends on how often the action is repeated, the speed of the movement, the required force and muscles involved.

Forceful Exertion : The amount of physical effort required to perform a task (such as moving patients) or to maintain control of equipment or tools. The amount of force depends on the type of grip, the weight of an object or person, body posture, the type of activity and the duration of the task.

Awkward Posture : Posture is the position your body is in and its effect on the muscle groups that are involved in the physical activity. Awkward postures include repeated or prolonged reaching, twisting, bending, kneeling, squatting, working overhead with your hands or arms, or holding fixed positions.

Contact Stress : Pressing the body hard on sharp edges can result in placing too much pressure on nerves, tendons, and blood vessels. For example, using the palm of your hand to hit or stick objects can increase risk of musculoskeletal disorders.

Working Conditions:

Bloodborne Pathogens Exposure Risk: Category A WILL have exposure to blood or body fluids.

1. Exposure to very strong magnetic fields and radio frequencies.
2. Contact with high voltage electrical equipment.
3. Contact with moving equipment.
4. Stressful work during high demand for MR services

Reporting Relationship:

Reports to Supervisor of Clinical Imaging.

Disclaimer:

The content of this document reflects the general duties, responsibilities, minimum skills, abilities, and competencies necessary to perform the essential functions of the job and should not be considered as an exhaustive detailed description of all the work requirements of the position.