MRI Technologist
About The Position
Performs MRI imaging procedures under the direction of the medical director and carries out patient safety protocols. Performs complex diagnostic magnetic resonance examinations using advanced imaging, recording, and processing devices. Serves as the first-line interface with patients to help accomplish their imaging needs. The role performs MRI exams ordered by referring physicians, including filming, post-processing, and archiving images. It also involves patient positioning, adjusting system technical factors in accordance with department policy, reviewing orders, and identifying and reporting system problems. The technologist greets and registers patients, gathers clinical and insurance information, obtains signatures as needed, completes MRI safety screening, and helps patients feel at ease while accommodating special needs across age groups.
Requirements
- Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Ultrasonography, or Nuclear Medicine program.
- Registration with the ARRT is required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous general radiology experience is preferred.
- Previous MRI experience is strongly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform MRI examinations as ordered by referring physicians, including filming, post-processing, and archiving acquired images.
- Position patients appropriately to ensure suitable anatomical posture and image quality.
- Shield patients as necessary.
- Adjust system technical factors, within department policy, to meet patient needs and physician requirements.
- Review inpatient and outpatient orders, consult the radiologist when necessary, and make requested order changes or adjustments.
- Record and alert the manager to system errors or malfunctions.
- Identify minor and major problems related to operation of the MRI system and perform necessary system shutdown and restart procedures.
- Greet and register patients.
- Obtain clinical and insurance information, including insurance cards and orders from referring physicians.
- Obtain patient or guardian signatures as needed.
- Question patients before examinations and complete MRI safety forms, including screening concerning pacemakers, heart valves, or previous surgery.
- Help patients feel at ease about examinations, accommodate special needs of different patient age groups, and communicate effectively with patients.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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