MRI TECH PRN

Bienville Orthopaedic Specialists•Biloxi, MS

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves performing magnetic resonance imaging procedures. The MRI Tech prepares patients for procedures, educates them, and ensures their cooperation and comfort. They operate the magnetic resonance system and associated equipment, position patients and equipment for optimal imaging, and acquire IV access for contrast studies. The role also includes assisting radiologists with minimally invasive procedures like ultrasound-guided arthrograms. Responsibilities extend to training new employees, ensuring accurate charge submission, proper patient scheduling, maintaining patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA, attending required training (CPR, OSHA), maintaining continuing education for licensure, attending staff meetings, and performing other assigned tasks.

Requirements

A minimum of graduation from an accredited school on radiologic technology
Graduate from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program in medical imaging or the equivalent
Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Valid Mississippi Licensure
Experienced in medical imaging demonstrating competency to successfully complete magnetic resonance procedures
Additional education in sectional human anatomy
Ability and high level of comfort in working with various people
Heavy Lifting up to 100 Lbs.
Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
Involves standing, walking and sitting for periods of up to one hour.
Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Normal visual acuity and hearing are required.
Employee will, at times, work under stressful conditions, and irregular work hours.
Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Nice To Haves

Pleasant demeanor
Excellent communication skills
Neat and professional appearance

Responsibilities

Prepares patient for procedure, providing instruction and education to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety
Selects and operates magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gaiting devices and associated equipment to achieve desired results
Position patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of study
Acquires IV access on patients needing contrasted studies by way of universal precautions and utilizing phlebotomy national standards
Assists the radiologist with certain minimally invasive procedures such as arthrograms under ultrasound guidance
Assists in on the job training of new employees
Ensures charges are submitted properly and consistently with the procedure performed
Ensures proper scheduling of patients to maximize utilization of time and equipment
Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice
Attends annual CPR and OSHA and other appropriate training programs
Is responsible for maintaining continued education as required for professional licensure
Attends all staff meetings
Performs all other tasks as assigned
Performs magnetic resonance procedures subsequent to a licensed practitioner’s order
Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner