CAR-MRI TECHNOLOGIST

Sparrow•Carson City, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist obtains quality diagnostic MRI images and provides radiologists with written descriptions of exams. The role serves as a resource and provides training for new associates and students, performs other assigned functions, and maintains patient confidentiality and HIPAA standards. The position is located at Sparrow Carson City in Carson City, Michigan, and is per diem with a variable shift. The technologist reviews and recommends exam protocols to the department manager, subject to approval by the chief radiologist. They train student MRI technologists in coordination with the program director and monitor and report student progress. The role also maintains communication with physicians’ offices, radiologists, department managers, staff, and patients regarding exam delays. The technologist performs patient screening and preparation, equipment warm-up, scanning, image annotation and submission, and related documentation and operational duties in accordance with established protocols and safety requirements.

Requirements

ARRT registration with MRI certification.
Associate degree in Radiologic Technology.
Good communication, accurate writing and spelling, reasoning, and computer skills.
Ability to use a telephone, including transferring calls.
Knowledge of and adherence to established magnet safety protocols.
Ability to send images to PACS and scan patient documentation into PACS.
Ability to identify charge codes and place exam orders through Epic.
Ability to place supply orders in Epic.
Ability to assess patients’ transportation and imaging needs.
Knowledge of and adherence to hospital infection prevention and control policies and isolation techniques.
Follow hand hygiene policies and use personal protective equipment as required.
Understand and practice proper body mechanics to lift and assist patients.
Understand and respond to emergency codes.
Ability to use a keyboard as needed to perform essential job duties.

Nice To Haves

Two years of MRI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review and recommend exam protocols to the department manager, with approval from the chief radiologist.
Train student MRI technologists in coordination with the program director, monitoring and reporting their progress to the student and clinical program.
Maintain communication with physician offices, radiologists, the department manager, and staff.
Communicate exam delays to patients.
Obtain quality images according to established protocols and submit them to the radiologist for interpretation.
Annotate images appropriately and note areas of interest.
Perform the equipment warm-up procedure.
Enter patient data and appropriate scan parameters.
Review patient data to confirm the correct exam.
Interview and screen patients for MRI contraindications.
Explain MRI procedures and answer patient questions.
Inject appropriate IV contrast.
Use appropriate protocols, coils, restraints, and other scanning materials.
Perform scans with appropriate patient positioning and assess whether additional or thinner images are needed.
Maintain patient confidentiality and HIPAA standards.
Perform additional duties as assigned.