MRI Staff Technologist

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Department: MRI
Shift/schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk), Varied Shift

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the MRI Manager. The MRI Staff Technologist's primary job junction is to safely prepare patients for Magnetic Resonance Imaging, safely operate MRI equipment for a variety of procedures, and maintain equipment and supplies to support the equipment and patient as necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

• Graduate of an accredited radiology program required

• Associate degree in Radiologic Technology preferred

Licensure:

• ARRT(R) required

• ARRT(MR) within one year of hire required

• BLS required

• BLS within 90 days of hire required

Experience:

• Previous MR or CT experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 

1. Greets patients in a friendly manner, makes positive ID ( 2 Identifiers ) and safely prepares patients for procedure.

2. Checks all orders before performing exams.

3. Obtains appropriate and accurate medical history, screens patient for MRI unsafe conditions, and determines appropriateness of study ordered.

4. Performs appropriate scanning procedures with correct anatomy displayed. Formulates scan to pathology or medical condition as required.

5. Documentation of pregnancy on the RIS ( Radiology Information system).

6. Administers contrast media per established departmental guidelines.

7. Assists in the training of new or less experienced employees and/or students.

8. Maintains adequate stock of medical supplies and looks for cost reduction opportunities.

9. Maintains cleanliness of equipment, work and break area.

10. Schedules patients for procedures, and when required coordinates with other departments to ensure patient flow and maximizes room time.

11. Formats images to hard copy for interpretation as required. Archives images to PACS system with correct medical record and accession numbers.

12. Documents information concerning patient or staff injury.

13. Performs Quality Assurance activities as required.

14. Performs all duties utilizing proper safety precautions for working in and around a strong magnetic field.

15. Performs all duties in a pleasant professional manner.

16. Maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.

17. Behaves in a professional manner at all times (includes not abusing telephone privileges, breaks, socializing, and being consistently punctual, etc.). Acknowledges and adheres to the “Standards of Behavior” handbook.

18. Pre-cleans, decontaminates and transports contaminated instruments according to policy

19. Performs intermediate-level disinfection and/ or high level disinfection per the Instructions for Use (IFU) by the manufacture. This includes ensuring the scopes or probes used within the department are cleaned, disinfected, maintained and stored per the IFU’s.

20. Performs other duties as assigned.

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