MRI Technologist - PRN

Hutchinson Regional Medical Center, Inc.•Hutchinson, KS

27d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist obtains and submits quality images for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes under the direction of a Radiologist. The role requires a professional, compassionate, and ethical approach to all interactions and active participation in customer service while maintaining respectful relationships. The technologist serves patients from newborn through geriatric age and works at Hutchinson Regional Medical Center.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology.
One year of work experience as an MRI Technologist.
Current ARRT registration in Radiography.
Current ARRT registration in MRI, or eligibility for ARRT MRI registration with a requirement to obtain it within six months of hire.
Kansas licensure as a Radiologic Technologist (LRT).
Healthcare Provider BLS through AHA or ARC before the start date.
Knowledge of human anatomy, MRI positioning, and coil selection in accordance with departmental protocols.
Ability to verify physician orders and confirm the reason for procedures.
Ability to communicate exam requirements, risks, and benefits and obtain informed consent.
Knowledge of MRI safety screening, equipment operation, and contrast administration and documentation.
Completion of continuing education every two years in accordance with Kansas State and ARRT regulations.
Annual IV competency in accordance with hospital protocol.

Nice To Haves

Experience performing CT scans.

Responsibilities

Conduct all interactions respectfully and professionally, guided by the organization’s mission and core values.
Verify patient identity using two forms of identification and confirm physician orders.
Attend mandatory meetings, in-services, and assigned continuing education; maintain departmental competency checklists.
Use time and resources effectively and identify and report issues or concerns.
Participate in departmental and hospital-wide process improvement projects.
Collaborate positively with others and communicate effectively with medical professionals, students, patients, and families.
Follow hospital policies, including attendance and dress-code requirements.
Protect confidential health information in accordance with HIPAA privacy and security regulations.
Obtain quality MRI images for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes under the direction of a Radiologist.
Apply knowledge of anatomy, MRI positioning, coil selection, and departmental protocols.
Maintain patient safety, screen patients and accompanying family members for MRI risks, and ensure metallic objects are removed or safe before entering the MRI environment.
Operate MRI equipment according to manufacturer guidelines to reduce the risk of injury, including projectile incidents and burns.
Maintain annual IV competency and administer and document contrast according to departmental protocols, including route, dose, and creatinine clearance.
Explain exam requirements, risks, and benefits; obtain informed consent and help ease patient anxiety.
Consult the Radiologist about protocols for exams outside routine procedures and determine pregnancy status for patients of childbearing age.