MRI Technologist

OhioHealth•Augusta, GA

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist prepares patients for testing, including conducting thorough screening questions, assists the radiologist during testing, and operates MRI equipment for a variety of procedures. The role also maintains supply inventory in assigned rooms and covers call duty as assigned. The technologist operates MRI systems and related equipment, adjusts pulse sequences according to the body part and diagnosis, positions patients anatomically, performs safety and quality control checks, and prepares images for radiologist interpretation. The position requires a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency as part of OhioHealth's High Reliability Organization practices.

Requirements

ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists), ARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists), or NMTCB (Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board) certification.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Field of study: Radiography.

Responsibilities

Prepare patients for testing, including thorough screening questioning.
Assist the radiologist during testing.
Operate MRI equipment for a variety of procedures, including the magnet, injectors, independent consoles, physiological patient monitors, and cardiac gating/monitoring equipment.
Adjust pulse sequences according to the body part and diagnosis.
Demonstrate correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
Perform daily safety and quality control checks for the system.
Send images to PACS for interpretation.
Transfer images to an independent console for further manipulation.
Reformat and post-process images for radiologist interpretation.
Administer MRI contrast agents.
Maintain supply inventory in assigned rooms.
Cover call duty as assigned.
Perform job duties with a focus on safety, quality, and efficiency.