MRI Technologist

Midstate Radiology Associates•Plainville, CT

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) as a Full Time, MRI Technologist to work at the Hospital of Central Connecticut in Plainville. This role involves operating equipment and performing diagnostic and therapeutic MRI procedures on patients according to established protocols to assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment. The technologist will follow established policies and procedures set by the department, hospital, state, ACR, TJC, and OSHA. The position requires performing diagnostic MRI scanning procedures, participating in complex invasive MRI exams, starting intravenous sites, assessing existing sites, and injecting intravenous contrast. Practicing according to the site's MRI Safety Policy, maintaining MRI equipment, cleaning and disinfecting equipment and areas, and reporting hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns are also key responsibilities. The role includes demonstrating yearly competencies, assessing physician's orders and patient requisitions, documenting pertinent patient and exam information, preparing examinations for interpretation, and accurately inputting data into the RIS. Computer skills for report preparation and correspondence are necessary, as is performing and documenting weekly quality assurance testing on equipment. Effective teamwork, communication, cooperation, and collaboration are essential. The technologist will also provide clinical supervision and instruction to students. Management reserves the right to modify work assignments and make reasonable accommodations for qualified employees.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate AMA approved radiology program.
Registered with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT)
Requires MRI certification (or obtained within six months of hire date).
CT state license.
CPR certification may be required.
Maintenance of continuing education credits as required by licensure.
Working knowledge applicable to radiological technology with specific references to anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles as applied to radiological technology.
Patient care standards and requirements.
Quality assurance principles and practices.
Customer service principles and practices.
OSHA principles and practices.
TJC standards of practice.
Operate MRI equipment.
Schedule, organize and monitor patient flow to meet company productivity, quality, health and safety standards.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff and co-workers.
Venipuncture certificate (where applicable).
Maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
Schedule, organize and complete work in accordance with required workloads.
Read, interpret and follow internal quality standards and government regulations.
Understand and follow specifications and instructions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Capable of maintaining basic life support (CPR).

Nice To Haves

At least one year’s experience as a radiological technologist
Associates or Applied Science Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic MRI scanning procedures by selecting correct technique while utilizing the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce a technically accurate cross sectional images to assist the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment.
Participates in complex invasive MRI exams by assisting the radiologist in performing the procedure using proper sterile technique and producing MRI images in order to provide therapeutic and diagnostic services.
Start intravenous sites, assess existing sites and inject intravenous contrast according to established protocols to assist the radiologist in diagnosis.
Practices according to site's MRI Safety Policy.
Maintain the MRI equipment in good operating order.
Clean and disinfect equipment and area after each use.
Maintain work area in an orderly manner.
Report any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns to supervisor.
Demonstrates yearly competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to conduct examinations and meet the needs of patients with regard to the patient’s age, condition or other special requirements.
Assess physician’s order and patient’s requisition for completeness by reviewing the requisition, pertinent laboratory results and the patient’s chart to ensure the correct procedure and protocol is performed.
Documents pertinent patient and exam information and stores computerized images onto an archive media for future reference or retrieval.
Routinely prepare examination for interpretation by the radiologist to include correct identification and processing.
Set up films properly in PACs system.
Accurately inputs data in the RIS by tracking actual procedure in order to capture all charges and other relevant information.
Possess computer skills appropriate to meet departmental needs in preparation of reports and correspondence.
Performs and documents weekly quality assurance testing on equipment according to established protocols to maintain high performance of the system.
Works effectively as a team member within the department and with other units to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
Provides clinical supervision and instruction to students by maintaining and understanding of policies, procedures, and the clinical competency process (in order to evaluate student growth and competence in performing radiographic procedures).