Breast MRI Technologist - PRN - Fort Mill
About The Position
POSITION SUMMARY: Performs diagnostic Breast MRI scanning procedures to produce consistently high-quality examinations in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations and licensing requirements. Provides excellent patient care for all Breast MRI scan procedures. Quickly and accurately completes all paperwork to include orders, lab work and authorization confirmation. Consistently monitors and ensures the safety of patients as it relates to MRI safety and contrast dosing. Provides informative explanations and reassurance of the safety and process of the exam and directly assists in biopsy procedures and performs intravenous injections of GBCA agents. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Examines orders and verifies the patient request for accuracy. Addresses any questionable orders with the Radiologist before performing the procedure(s). Operates Breast MRI equipment to make quality images of designated portions of the body under the direct order of a physician and in accordance with Breast MRI safety procedures Completes required paperwork/orders, email order request and authorization in a timely and accurate manner. Accurately records patient medical history on designated history form. Correlates test results and other lab data with exam being performed Perform intravenous injections of GBCA when required Monitor supplies/stock room/equipment. Proactively initiates ordering or repairs, as needed. Maintain a clean and orderly work environment Maintain all necessary QA documentation Effectively communicates with Radiologist for protocols, as needed Effectively communicates with PACS/IT for imaging distribution, as necessary Provides informative explanations and reassurance of the safety and process of the exam and directly assists in biopsy procedures and performs intravenous injections of GBCA agents. Setting up for and assisting radiologists in MRI guided biopsy procedures
Requirements
- Junior College/Associate Degree in Radiologic Technology
- ARRT, (MRI (If determined by regulation changes)
- 1-3 years of Radiology, MRI experience
- Must be able to perform procedures in accordance to the CR departmental protocols and standards.
- Operates MRI scanners, IV contrast injectors, O2 tanks.
- Computer literate and knowledgeable of CR programs
- Must be up to date with local and federal regulations that apply to their licensure and role
- Must be able to review the patient history and identify any allergies that could interfere with the patient’s test
- Must be able to communicate with the Radiologist or referring MD if a protocol needs to be obtained or a test needs to be altered
- Must be able to report malfunctioning equipment to the Radiology engineer
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must have positive communication skills and excellent customer service
- Performs basic patient care functions and informs the Radiologist or nurse of any change in the patient’s condition if needed
- Must be competent to perform IVs
- Flexibility with shift hours and days as determined by business needs
Nice To Haves
- Breast imaging experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Examines orders and verifies the patient request for accuracy.
- Addresses any questionable orders with the Radiologist before performing the procedure(s).
- Operates Breast MRI equipment to make quality images of designated portions of the body under the direct order of a physician and in accordance with Breast MRI safety procedures
- Completes required paperwork/orders, email order request and authorization in a timely and accurate manner.
- Accurately records patient medical history on designated history form.
- Correlates test results and other lab data with exam being performed
- Perform intravenous injections of GBCA when required
- Monitor supplies/stock room/equipment.
- Proactively initiates ordering or repairs, as needed.
- Maintain a clean and orderly work environment
- Maintain all necessary QA documentation
- Effectively communicates with Radiologist for protocols, as needed
- Effectively communicates with PACS/IT for imaging distribution, as necessary
- Provides informative explanations and reassurance of the safety and process of the exam and directly assists in biopsy procedures and performs intravenous injections of GBCA agents.
- Setting up for and assisting radiologists in MRI guided biopsy procedures
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
