Acute Care MRI Technologist - MRI - PRN
About The Position
Operates MRI equipment and performs MRI procedures in a hospital setting. This includes preparing and positioning patients for diagnostic imaging procedures, especially high acuity ICU, ED, Stroke, and Trauma patients. The technologist assists radiologists in examinations and procedures, prepares patients with pacemakers for MRI exams by placing them in SafeScan mode, and assists Anesthesiologists with sedated patients by setting up anesthesia machines and monitors. They must maintain knowledge of MRI Compatible IV pumps for medication transfer, measure and administer contrast media, and process images for quality control and radiologist review. The role also involves routine maintenance and minor repairs of equipment, record-keeping, and general office duties. Patient interaction includes explaining procedures to reduce anxiety and ensure cooperation, and adjusting immobilization devices for optimal views.
Requirements
- 1 year MRI experience.
- Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
- Radiography - ARRT Required
Nice To Haves
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI - ARRT Preferred
Responsibilities
- Operates MRI equipment and performs MRI procedures in a hospital setting by performing the following duties.
- Perform MRI procedures by preparing and positioning patient for diagnostic imaging procedures including high acuity ICU, ED, Stroke and Trauma patients.
- Assists radiologist in examinations and procedures as needed.
- Prepare patients with pacemakers for MRI exams including assisting with placing the patient in SafeScan mode for patient safety.
- Assist Anesthesiologist when performing MRI exams on sedated patients by setting up anesthesia machine and monitors.
- Maintain knowledge of MRI Compatible IV pumps to transfer meds prior to moving patient into scan room.
- Measures and administers contrast media.
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
- Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
- Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
- Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer, typing cards to stamp films, and ordering departmental supplies.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health
- Performs other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
