MRI Technologist DT

MRI TechnologistThe MRI Technologist is responsible for the production of quality MRI images through knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, MRI scanning and provide high quality patient care.Essential duties and responsibilities include:Full understanding of HIS, RIS, PACS to include ordering, monitoring workings, validation of images and completing studiesAbility to organize relative patient information, reports, and images (including priors) for interpretation.Interviews patients for relevant medical history, explains exams and assists patients.Interviews patients to obtain a complete MRI Safety/Implant history. Cross references implant with known devices databases. Reports any safety issues to the attending radiologist for determination of MR eligibility.Produces images which demonstrate a thorough knowledge of MRI imaging as well as established imaging protocols.Follows MRI safety protocols and policies.Demonstrates ability to operate power injector system.Identifies all patients using two patient identifiers (name and birth date).Demonstrates caring, excellence, leadership, pride, teamwork, integrity and center wide standards for service.Provides all aspects of patient care based on established standards. Demonstrates competency in all procedures within scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of patients served; the ability to obtain information and interpret information in terms of the patient's needs; knowledge of growth and development and an understanding of the range of treatment of the patients.Knows the general condition of the equipment at all times, knows how to operate all equipment required in the course of performing procedures. Documents and reports failures in a timely manner in accordance with policies and procedures.Recognizes normal and abnormal image findings and reports to supervisor or radiologist.Maintains proper stock of medical and clerical supplies.Assists with rotating supplies and linen.Starts and removes IV's for exams.Escorts patients to exam/procedure rooms. Observes, records and reports patients conditions and reactions to drugs and treatments to providers.Education, experience and qualifications include:High School or GED required.Satisfactory completion of a formal Radiologic Technology Program/Magnetic Resonance Imaging/Nuclear Medicine/Radiation Therapy/Sonography Program in approved school.Registered with ARRT in Radiography (R) or ARMRIT (MRI) within one year of employment.Minimum 1 year experience as MRI Technologist preferred.Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.