MRI Technologist

Advocate Health • High Point, NC

50d • $36 - $53 • Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist is responsible for examining requests and verifying orders on each assigned patient. They will refer and question orders to the Radiologist before performing the exam and contact the ordering provider when there are discrepancies. The technologist will properly identify patients using two identifiers, assist them, and offer a brief explanation of the procedures. They will prepare patients for the procedure with a full explanation and document on appropriate worksheets. The role involves interviewing patients for a complete medical history, reviewing EMRs for pertinent clinical history, and recording medical history on requisitions. The technologist will correlate other test results and laboratory data with the exam being performed. They will assume responsibility for the exam from beginning to completion of dictated results, prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols, and record contrast type and amount. The technologist evaluates the technical quality of images, consults with a Radiologist if needed, and recognizes abnormal anatomy. They perform basic patient care functions, inform appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in patient condition, and initiate life support measures when necessary, assisting in "code blue" procedures during medical emergencies. The MRI Technologist performs MRI scanning and assists Physicians/PA during invasive procedures, practicing proper sterile technique and adhering to bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies. They are authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner. The role requires practicing radiation safety principles for self, employees, patients, and family members, and following appropriate radiation safety standards. They report malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer. The technologist maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment with potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease, and adheres to hospital fire and safety procedures, attending all in-service classes and completing required safety modules. They operate the radiology computer system, including entering orders and charging procedures/supplies, and document contrast administration in the MAR. The technologist maintains their assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion, keeps it stocked, and cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness. They assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with an MRI scan and maintain knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for staff and patients around magnetic fields.

Requirements

• Graduate of an institution accredited by an agency that ARRT recognizes in Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology.
• Active enrollment in an MRI ARRT registry eligible or ARMRIT program required.
• MRI registry must be obtained within 1 year of hire.
• BLS
• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development.
• Demonstrates the skills and competency appropriate to the ages, culture, developmental stages, and special needs of the patient population served.

Responsibilities

• Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient.
• Refers and questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam.
• Contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
• Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.
• Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents on appropriate worksheets.
• Interviews patients for a complete medical history.
• Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history.
• Records medical history on requisitions.
• Correlates other test results and laboratory data with exam being performed.
• Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
• On request, records contrast type and amount.
• Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed.
• Recognizes abnormal anatomy and processes any additional, reconstructed images, and/or measurements as instructed.
• Performs basic patient care functions.
• Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition.
• Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary.
• Assists in “code blue” procedures during medical emergencies.
• Performs MRI scanning and assists Physicians/PA during invasive procedures.
• Practices proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies.
• Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
• Is authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members.
• Follows appropriate radiation safety standards.
• Reports malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
• Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures.
• Attends all in-service classes and completes all required safety modules.
• Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies.
• Documents contrast administration in the MAR.
• Maintains assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Keeps area completely stocked.
• Cleans all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.
• Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a MRI scan.
• Maintains knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients while in and around magnetic fields.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree