MRI Technologist PRN
About The Position
The MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures prescribed by physicians and guides patients through each examination. The role includes assessing MRI safety contraindications, preparing and positioning patients, explaining procedures, administering contrast, obtaining required consent forms, processing examination information, and helping patients at the end of procedures. The technologist must recognize reactions to contrast media and be prepared to intervene, including administering CPR. The position also involves maintaining a safe and orderly work area in compliance with OSHA and HIPAA requirements, reporting equipment problems, maintaining patient confidentiality, and supporting the organization’s policies and quality-assurance activities. Additional duties may include preparing and administering gadolinium, assisting with clerical and reception work and patient records, performing directed equipment maintenance, pursuing professional development, and assisting with other medical procedures when qualified. This is a PRN/as-needed role based in Washington Radiology’s Foxhall location in Washington, D.C., with Saturday-Sunday day-shift hours. The listed hourly rate is $35.00 to $50.00, commensurate with experience.
Requirements
- High school graduation or equivalent and completion of an imaging technology training program from an accredited school.
- Must be registered in MR within one year of employment.
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
- Must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification within 90 days of employment and renew it annually.
- Technologists working in Maryland and Virginia offices must be licensed by the state.
- Ability to lift and move patients as required.
Responsibilities
- Perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures as prescribed by a physician.
- Instruct patients on the physiological requirements of procedures and screen for contraindications to entering a magnetic field.
- Determine the area of injury or symptoms to assist the physician in reporting the proper diagnosis.
- Prepare and position patients, explain examinations, administer contrast, and assist patients at the end of procedures.
- Ensure all required consent forms are signed before examinations.
- Process examination-related information, including direct computer entry as directed.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and orderly work area and observe OSHA and HIPAA requirements.
- Recognize reactions to contrast media and be prepared to intervene, including administering CPR.
- Comply with the corporation’s policies and procedures.
- Report equipment and maintenance problems to appropriate personnel.
- Promote a team approach and a positive image of Washington Radiology.
- Maintain confidentiality of patient information and corporate business.
- Prepare and administer gadolinium to patients.
- Assist with clerical and reception-area operations, including management of patient records, when needed.
- Participate in quality-assurance monitoring and recording.
- Perform and document preventative or corrective maintenance as directed.
- Assess professional strengths and weaknesses and develop an improvement plan with supervisors.
- Perform or assist with other medical procedures when assigned and qualified.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- PRN employees are eligible to enroll in the 401(k) program.
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Education Level
High school or GED
