MRI Technologist
About The Position
The MRI technologist works with the radiologist and fellow staff members to prepare patients and operate magnetic resonance equipment to obtain diagnostic scans. Under general supervision, the technologist performs a variety of exams and procedures according to departmental protocols and physician orders. The role positions patients for imaging and sets appropriate technical factors on imaging equipment to produce quality images for radiologist interpretation. The technologist ensures patient safety and comfort, explains procedures and post-procedure orders, prioritizes workflow according to patient condition, and supports timely patient arrival and departure. The role also involves teamwork and professional communication, maintaining sterile equipment and fields, performing equipment warm-up and quality-control procedures, following imaging protocols, and reviewing images for quality and the need for repeats. Additional duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- Graduate of an accredited school for Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
- ARRT or ARMRIT registration in MRI, or eligibility for registration; registry must be completed within 12 months of hire.
- Proficiency in verbal and written communication.
- Ability to work in a stressful environment and multitask.
- Proficiency in MRI safety.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of healthcare experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare patients and operate magnetic resonance equipment to obtain diagnostic scans.
- Perform exams and procedures according to departmental protocols and physician orders under general supervision.
- Position patients and set technical factors on imaging equipment to produce quality images for radiologist interpretation.
- Ensure patient safety and comfort; explain procedures and post-procedure orders to patients.
- Prioritize workflow according to patient condition and help ensure timely patient arrival and departure.
- Communicate professionally with coworkers and participate in staff meetings.
- Safely manipulate equipment within its limitations and maintain sterile equipment and fields.
- Perform equipment warm-up and quality-control procedures; follow protocols to obtain images of internal structures.
- Critique images for quality and determine whether repeats are necessary.
- Use patient satisfaction and practice performance data to identify opportunities for improvement and participate in improvement planning.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
