Mri Tech

Covenant Health•Harriman, TN

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs complex tasks associated with operating high-field-strength magnets and related equipment to produce high-quality MRI images. The role is responsible for maintaining a safe MRI environment and providing patient care during diagnostic imaging procedures at Roane Medical Center. The technologist performs procedures ordered by licensed medical practitioners, selects and operates MRI systems and related equipment, chooses appropriate pulse sequences, evaluates scans for technical quality, completes exams in the electronic medical record, and sends images to PACS. The role follows ACR MRI safety-zone guidelines, screens patients and others for MRI safety, obtains histories and required consents, and provides instructions and support to promote cooperation and reduce anxiety. Additional duties include positioning patients and equipment, applying infection-prevention practices, administering or assisting with ordered medications and contrast when within scope of practice, assisting radiologists with procedures, coordinating scheduling and patient flow, maintaining inventory, training staff and students, and participating in quality improvement activities. The position is full-time, 75 hours per pay period, on the day shift.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures or examinations under the order of a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention.
Operate high-field-strength magnets, MRI systems, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to obtain high-quality images.
Select appropriate pulse sequences and imaging parameters in accordance with protocols and other factors affecting data acquisition.
Evaluate MRI scans for technical quality, complete MRI 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 protocols and imaging techniques and with MRI procedures such as biopsies.
Screen patients and others for MRI safety; obtain patient histories and complete and verify required consents, informed consents, or permits.
Instruct and educate patients, monitor them by audio/visual means during exams, and address their psychological and physical needs.
Position patients and equipment to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting patient ability, safety, comfort, and MRI safety requirements; use immobilization and protective equipment as appropriate.
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 as needed and within scope of practice; load and operate power injectors; administer oral or rectal contrast and perform lab draws as applicable.
Assure 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, participate in quality improvement initiatives as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.