MRI Tech - CMDI

Fairview Health Services•Princeton, MN

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About The Position

The MRI Tech provides services to patients and physicians by creating diagnostic images appropriate to each patient’s age. The role is responsible for meeting established standards of practice and patient care, managing supplies and equipment, and coordinating teamwork with members of the health care team. The position also includes MR Safety Officer duties: creating, maintaining, and communicating MR safety policies and procedures; serving as a liaison to radiology leadership and radiologists on site-specific best practices; supporting technologists in following consistent safety guidelines; and researching active implants so technologists understand the conditions they must follow.

Requirements

2–4 years of radiology experience.
ARRT Radiology Tech credential.
Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or Red Cross.
For a technician acting as MRSO, MRSO certification is required.

Nice To Haves

B.S. or B.A.
MRI experience.
ARRT (MR).

Responsibilities

Perform MRI examinations using an advanced understanding of imaging techniques, disease processes, and quantitative and quantification formulas and procedures.
Reexamine questionnaire data and perform exams accurately and in a timely manner.
Identify anatomical orientation on all required images.
Communicate pertinent post-exam data to people responsible for the patient’s care.
Position patients appropriately to obtain quality diagnostic images.
Verify patient identification and documentation.
Communicate with and educate patients about relevant information throughout the exam.
Insert IVs and monitor them while patients are undergoing exams.
Demonstrate and enforce MRI patient safety guidelines.
Ensure patient data integrity.
Complete computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, status changes, and file jacket transfers accurately and promptly.
Accurately identify images and prepare jackets, or manipulate and archive digital images.
Participate as an active team member.
Orient and mentor new employees.
Participate in improvement initiatives.
Maintain personal and professional development to keep job-related knowledge current.
Clean and maintain patient areas, supplies, and equipment.
Meet customer service expectations in imaging.
Operate equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines.
Identify and respond to equipment problems to keep equipment in working order according to department guidelines.
Accept new technology as it is introduced into the work environment.
Create, maintain, and communicate MR safety-related policies and procedures.
Liaise with radiology leadership and radiologists to determine site-specific MR safety best practices.
Work with technologists to ensure consistent MR safety guidelines are followed.
Research active implants and ensure technologists understand applicable conditions.