Acute Care MRI Technologist - MRI - FT - Night
About The Position
Operates MRI equipment and performs MRI procedures in a hospital setting by performing the following duties. This role involves preparing and positioning patients for diagnostic imaging procedures, including high acuity ICU, ED, Stroke, and Trauma patients. The technologist will assist the radiologist in examinations and procedures, prepare patients with pacemakers for MRI exams by assisting with placing the patient in SafeScan mode, and assist the Anesthesiologist when performing MRI exams on sedated patients by setting up anesthesia machines and monitors. The role also requires maintaining knowledge of MRI Compatible IV pumps for medication transfers, measuring and administering contrast media, processing images, and preparing them for review by the radiologist or requesting physician. Additionally, the technologist will perform routine maintenance, diagnose malfunctions, and make minor repairs on radiologic equipment, complete forms, and maintain records, logs, and reports. Office work such as answering phones, filing, obtaining information from computers, and ordering supplies is also part of the duties. Explaining procedures to patients to reduce anxiety and obtain cooperation, and adjusting immobilization devices to obtain optimum views are also key responsibilities.
Requirements
- 1 year MRI experience.
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI - ARRT Preferred
- Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
- Radiography - ARRT Required
- Ability to safely enter the magnet room.
Nice To Haves
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI - ARRT Preferred
Responsibilities
- Perform MRI procedures by preparing and positioning patient for diagnostic imaging procedures including high acuity ICU, ED, Stroke and Trauma patients.
- Assists radiologist in examinations and procedures as needed.
- Prepare patients with pacemakers for MRI exams including assisting with placing the patient in SafeScan mode for patient safety.
- Assist Anesthesiologist when performing MRI exams on sedated patients by setting up anesthesia machine and monitors.
- Maintain knowledge of MRI Compatible IV pumps to transfer meds prior to moving patient into scan room.
- Measures and administers contrast media.
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
- Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
- Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
- Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer, typing cards to stamp films, and ordering departmental supplies.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
- Complies with all policies, standards, mandatory training and requirements of Stormont Vail Health.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
