Mri Tech

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs complex tasks involving high-field-strength magnets and related equipment to produce high-quality MRI images. The role includes selecting and operating MRI systems and associated equipment, choosing appropriate pulse sequences, evaluating scans for technical quality, completing exams in the electronic medical record, and sending images to PACS. The technologist is responsible for maintaining a safe MRI environment and following ACR MRI safety-zone guidelines. The position also involves screening and preparing patients, obtaining histories and required consents, providing instructions and education, positioning patients safely and comfortably, monitoring them during exams, and supporting their physical and psychological needs. The technologist may prepare or administer prescribed medications and contrast within scope of practice, perform venipuncture or IM injections, operate pressure injectors, assist radiologists with procedures, and perform lab draws as applicable. Additional duties include coordinating scheduling and patient flow, clerical work, inventory control, training and orienting staff and students, maintaining current BLS, completing annual education, and participating in quality improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Successfully complete an educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT or ARMRIT.
Maintain one of the listed certification pathways: ARRT (R), with ARRT (MR) required within one year; NMTCB certification or equivalent/ARRT (N), with ARRT (MR) required within one year; ARDMS, with ARRT (MR) required within one year; or ARMRIT certification.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Perform procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention.
Operate high-field-strength magnets and related MRI equipment to produce high-quality images.
Select and operate the MRI system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment.
Select appropriate pulse sequences using established protocols and factors affecting data acquisition.
Evaluate MRI scans for technical quality, complete post-processing, document exams in the electronic medical record, and send images to PACS.
Maintain the four MRI safety zones in accordance with ACR guidelines and obtain high-quality scans in a timely manner.
Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and MRI imaging techniques.
Identify and screen patients and others according to MRI safety guidelines.
Obtain patient histories and complete and verify accurate consents, informed consents, and permits as needed.
Provide patient instructions and education, gain cooperation, minimize anxiety, and monitor patients by audio/visual means during exams.
Position patients using immobilization and protective equipment, applying MRI safety principles and respecting patient safety, comfort, and ability.
Meet patients’ psychological and physical needs during MRI procedures.
Use aseptic technique, universal precautions, and appropriate infection-prevention practices.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Perform venipuncture or IM injections for contrast or other ordered medications within scope of practice.
Load and operate pressure/power injectors for contrast media and administer oral and/or rectal contrast as needed.
Perform lab draws as applicable.
Assist radiologists with MRI procedures, including biopsies, and ensure time-outs are performed.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow and perform clerical duties.
Assist with inventory control.
Educate, train, orient, and assist new staff members and provide education for student technologists.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and perform BLS as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives and participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
Perform other duties as assigned.