MRI Technologist - PRN

Elite Sports Medicine + Orthopedics•Nashville, TN

19d

About The Position

The MRI Technologist provides MRI images as directed by physicians, nurses, and other clinicians. The position maintains radiology equipment and supplies and assists physicians and clinical staff as needed. This is a PRN position located in Midtown, Nashville, Tennessee, with a day shift. The technologist greets patients, explains examinations, answers examination-related questions, and prepares and positions patients for procedures. They obtain diagnostic images using appropriate safety precautions, follow MRI protocols for capturing and transmitting images, operate the practice’s MRI scanners, and document examinations. The role also receives and imports outside exams into the PACS system, manages supplies, helps maintain equipment and exam rooms, and follows safety, regulatory, and quality-assurance requirements. The technologist maintains knowledge of physician-specific anatomical views, participates in professional development, keeps up with practice-management software relevant to the role, attends required training and meetings, and performs other tasks assigned by a supervisor or physician.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Certified Radiologic Technologist license.
Certified MRI license.
Experience working in the MRI industry.
Complete understanding of MRI techniques and associated physics.
Working knowledge of managed-care basics and experience working with managed-care and Medicare populations.
Comfort using email and interacting with Internet applications.
Knowledge of practice-management and word-processing software.
Pleasant speaking voice and demeanor.
Good communication skills.
Neat, professional appearance.

Nice To Haves

Training in orthopedics.

Responsibilities

Greet patients and thoroughly explain examinations, answering questions related to the examination.
Prepare and position patients for MRI procedures to minimize discomfort, and instruct them on appropriate positioning.
Obtain high-quality diagnostic images of the anatomy requested by the physician using appropriate safety precautions.
Capture and transmit images according to designated MRI protocols.
Operate all MRI scanners within the practice.
Mark the encounter form to reflect the MRI examination performed.
Receive outside exams and import them into the PACS system.
Take inventory of radiology stock and communicate supply shortages to the manager.
Ensure radiology equipment is in good working order and report maintenance issues to the radiology manager.
Perform routine maintenance and safety checks on x-ray equipment and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
Maintain a clean and organized examination room.
Transfer images to a disc when they are needed outside the office.
Create and maintain written safety policies for radiologic equipment use and patient-safety procedures.
Comply with OSHA requirements for dosimeter readings and quality assurance.
Maintain knowledge of anatomical views according to each physician’s preferences.
Participate in professional development activities and maintain professional affiliations.
Maintain detailed knowledge of practice-management and other computer software as it relates to job functions.
Attend annual CPR, OSHA, and CLIA training programs.
Attend regular meetings and provide feedback related to radiology.
Perform other tasks and projects assigned by a supervisor or physicians.