MRI Technologist

Distinctive Home & Health Care•Beaufort, SC

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently looking to hire an MRI Technologist to work at the Beaufort Naval Hospital. This is a full-time position with a maximum of 40 hours per week, scheduled to the facility's needs and your availability. The modalities operate 24/7.

Requirements

Degree: Certificate.
Education: Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Certification: Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT) in the specialty identified in the TO.
Experience: One year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty area identified in the TO.
BLS Certificate

Responsibilities

Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination.
Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy.
Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel.
Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book.
Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention.
Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.