The MRI Technologist performs technical magnetic resonance imaging procedures requiring independent judgment to obtain diagnostic results, while also providing sound patient care practices according to hospital policies to ensure patient safety. This role involves daily equipment calibration, selecting appropriate coils and acquisition parameters, administering contrast agents, and maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess required certifications including Basic Life Support (CPR, BLS) from the American Heart Association, and either ARMRIT or ARRT registry (R&MR), or be registry eligible, with Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification required within two years of hire. The position involves heavy physical requirements, including frequently exerting significant force to move objects, and requires continuous sitting with frequent standing and walking.
The MRI Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision.
This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.
Day to Day GENERAL DUTIES Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions: Performs the technical aspects of MRI/MRA displaying quality and proficiency.
Performs daily calibrations and records results as per protocol.
Selects appropriate coil to reduce noise, increase signal and maximize resolution.
Demonstrates job knowledge by selecting correct acquisition parameters.
Reviews physician orders with the radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required.
Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures, to ensure the safety of the patient: Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine the proper handling and special requirements.
Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge in the administration of parenteral contrast agents.
Obtains and reviews patient history screening questionnaire.
Responds and follows up on critical test findings.
Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, Pregnancy, Glucose) when applicable.
Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees: Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards.
Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
Maintains work area in a clean orderly fashion.
Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
Cleans and disinfects equipment.
Maintains supply of linen in the room.
Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements: Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental procedures for badge results.
Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations: Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
Always pulls previous films, exams and reports, accurately records the required information on the film jacket and performs other file room duties as required.
Charges for the procedures.
Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.
Demonstrates safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department and hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff: Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately.
Calls codes as needed.
Observes and monitors patient's vital signs.
Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.
Must Haves LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS Required: Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association Required: ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists) registry or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - R&MR) registry or registry eligible.
Required
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification within 2 years of hire REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS Does this position formally supervise employees?
No
Functional
DEMANDS
Heavy: Heavy physical requirements- Heavy Work - Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. PHYSICAL DEMANDS Sitting - Continuous (67-100% of day) Standing - Frequent (36-66% of day) Walking - Frequent (36-66% of day) Climbing (e.g., stairs or ladders) - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Floor to waist level: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Floor to waist level: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Floor to waist level: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Floor to waist level: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Floor to waist level: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Waist level and above: 0-10lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Waist level and above: 10-20lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Waist level and above: 20-50lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Waist level and above: 50-100lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day)
Lifting
Waist level and above: 100+lbs - Occasional (0-35% of day) Carrying objects - Frequent (36-66% of day) Push/pull - Occasional (0-35% of day) Twisting - Occasional (0-35% of day) Bending - Occasional (0-35% of day) Reaching forward - Occasional (0-35% of day) Reaching overhead - Occasional (0-35% of day) Squat/kneel/crawl - Occasional (0-35% of day) Wrist position deviation - Occasional (0-35% of day) Pinching/fine motor activities - Occasional (0-35% of day) Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Occasional (0-35% of day) Taste or smell - Occasional (0-35% of day) Talk or hear - Occasional (0-35% of day)
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