MRI Tech - MMMC - Day 20hrs

MRI Tech - MMMC - Day 20hrs

Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations; provides assistance to physician(s) during exam; recognizes and reports patient emergency situations and/or MRI specific adverse events.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs specialized MRI studies; positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling; instructs patient of exam requirements; selects appropriate protocols by having knowledge to tailor scan of each patient while producing superior image quality.
• Maintains daily records of exams performed.
• Receives and double identifies patients using appropriate criteria prior to performing the study ordered.
• Ensures accuracy of information and data entry.
• Post processes digital images, including specific reconstructions.
• Prepares images for Radiologist interpretation and transmits images to the Diagnostic Imaging PACS system.
• Assures correct patient identification information is captured on all recorded images.
• Captures required documentation in Radiology Information System (RIS).
• Prepares, loads, programs and operates the contrast injector.
• Assists with screening patients for contraindications.
• Verifies preparation procedures are proper and in order; oversees intravenous (IV) management; prevents accidents for patients and visitors by identifying extreme safety hazards involved with MRI; documents pre-screening methods on MRI questionnaire.
• Screens patients with MRI screening questionnaire for contraindications prior to performing procedure.
• Contraindications that present are all cleared prior to proceeding with the exam.
• Interprets unusual tissue contract patterns and alters or adds protocols as necessary to enhance diagnosis.
• Functions as part of resuscitation team during Code Blue and/or Rapid Response Team situations; after patient has been removed from the scan room (Zone 4). Provides assistance to physician(s) during exam, reports patient emergency situations.
• Identifies potential equipment crisis by troubleshooting including monitoring coil functionality (transmit and receive), cryogen levels, system temperatures and RF signal interference, etc.
• Documents any errors or equipment malfunctions in service log when Chief Technologist is not available.
• Assumes responsibilities for the needs of patient during procedure.
• Provides service-oriented communications with patient; explaining procedure; answering questions.
• Emphasizes a personalized, individualized, compassionate patient care atmosphere at all times.
• Dismisses patients for transport and/or assists with patient transport at end of procedure.
• Reviews orders, prepares schedules and consults with attending Radiologists and Registered Nurses as necessary.
• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.
• Directly supervises student technologists during their clinical assignments.
• Communicates with referring physician and educates as necessary during site tours, trains others under direct supervision of Chief MRI Technologist.

Basic Qualifications:

Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years experience as registered technologist.
• Minimum one (1) year MRI experience as registered technologist.

Education:

• Associates degree in radiologic technology or two (2) years of experience in a directly related area.

License, Certification, Registration:

• Basic Life Support OR CPR/AED for Professional Rescuers
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum one (1) year Computed Tomography (CT) experience as registered technologist, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
• MRI Certification from an accredited MRI program of technology.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques, industrial occupational operations, and Kaiser systems/organization.