PRN MRI Technologist

LCMC Health•Covington, LA

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.

Requirements

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider (CPR, BLS) - American Heart Association
ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists) registry or ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - R&MR) registry or registry eligible.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification within 2 years of hire

Responsibilities

Performs the technical aspects of MRI/MRA displaying quality and proficiency.
Performs daily calibrations and records results as per protocol.
Selects appropriate coil to reduce noise, increase signal and maximize resolution.
Demonstrates job knowledge by selecting correct acquisition parameters.
Reviews physician orders with the radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required.
Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine the proper handling and special requirements.
Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
Demonstrates safety and job knowledge in the administration of parenteral contrast agents.
Obtains and reviews patient history screening questionnaire.
Responds and follows up on critical test findings.
Acquires and evaluates patient lab values to make sure they are within normal limits (BUN, CR, Pregnancy, Glucose) when applicable.
Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards. Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.
Maintains work area in a clean orderly fashion.
Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.
Cleans and disinfects equipment.
Maintains supply of linen in the room.
Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental procedures for badge results.
Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
Always pulls previous films, exams and reports, accurately records the required information on the film jacket and performs other file room duties as required.
Charges for the procedures.
Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.
Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately. Calls codes as needed.
Observes and monitors patient's vital signs.
Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.