MRI Technologist

REGIONAL MEDICAL IMAGING, P.C.•Flint Charter Township, MI

43d•Onsite

About The Position

Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images of a patient's body for diagnostic purposes. This involves interviewing patients, verifying safety for MRI procedures, positioning patients, monitoring their safety and comfort, performing studies according to protocols, reviewing images for quality, gaining IV access, and verifying patient data. The role also requires proficiency with RIS, PACS, and CD burning software, as well as maintaining a safe work area according to ACR guidelines. The position may require attendance at meetings and training sessions outside of regular working hours.

Requirements

Associate degree or certificate in Radiologic Technology from a JRCERT accredited college or technical school.
One-year related experience and/or training or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must be ARRT registered in Radiologic Technology with advanced certification in MRI or Associate in Applied Science and ARRT registered MRI Technologist.
If not registered in MRI, must pass ARRT advanced level certification exam within one (1) year of position start date.
Continuing education in accordance with the ARRT, ACR, and State of Michigan.
Certification in CPR and Blood Borne Pathogens.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as physician orders, exam reports, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals and safety rules.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and staff.
Must possess basic computer skills including but not limited to data entry, word processing and email correspondence.
Ability to analyze patient care situations and adapt actions/procedures based on the conditions of the patient.

Responsibilities

Interviews patients to explain MRI procedures and obtain pertinent exam history.
Verifies the patient has no implanted objects or devices that may be contradicted for MRI procedure and obtains clearance information and scanning guidelines on any MRI conditional devices.
Positions patients on scanner table and places proper coil over area of interest, confirms patient’s comfort and operation of emergency bulb with patient.
Observes patient through window of control room to monitor patient safety and comfort.
Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
Performs studies following protocols requested by the Radiologist and/or Referring Physician.
Reviews images for proper anatomical coverage, quality, and motion.
Gains IV access and performs injections as needed.
Verifies correct patient data and correct exam is being performed by reviewing patients order form from referring physician.
Keys commands to specify scan sequence parameters into computer.
Displays competency with RIS and PACS systems.
Has the ability to make Viewer and DICOM CD using current CD Burning software.
Import outside CDs to expedite dictation.
Maintains safe work area according to ACR White Paper on MR Safety.
Ability to work independently and in team/group situations.
Attendance at meetings and training sessions may be required.