MRI Technologist

Reid Health

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist is a registered radiologic technologist who performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures per physicians' orders and produces images according to Radiology Department policies and procedures.

Requirements

Education Required: Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE).
Documented education, training, and competency in Radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging or any other modality that is specific to their skills.
Experience Required: A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.
Licensure & Certification Must possess a Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Indiana State Department of Health.
Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required.
Current BLS certification

Nice To Haves

Education Preferred: Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have.
Experience Preferred: Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography and MRI is beneficial.
Additional ARRT certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or any specialized modality(s) is preferred.

Responsibilities

Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure; ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
Prepare patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
Select and operate imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
Select appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol.
Position patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
Immobilize patients as required for appropriate examination.
Competently operates the MRI equipment.
Evaluates MRI images for technical quality; manipulate display parameters and ensures proper patient identification is recorded.
Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contact appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment.
Maintain archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.
Prepare, identify, and administer contrast media in a safe and effective manner.
Obtain vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed.
Provide patient education; explain pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patient’s family.
Participate in the department quality assessment and improvement plan.
Apply principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients.
Provide assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed.
Make sure that each exam room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, clean daily and stock supplies.
Wipe down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital approved germicide.
Complete all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc.
Ensure all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS super user or Administrator.
Start and maintain intravenous (IV) access per orders when applicable and with appropriate training and competency.
Attend meetings when able, based on patient care needs.
Obtain 24 hours of Continuing Education every 2 years.
Complete all required computer-based learning modules on time.
Adhere to regulatory requirements (HFAP, DNV, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.).
Understand the hazards associated with the magnetic field of the MRI machine.
Follows MRI Safety practices/policies to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, MRI technologists, other technologists, and any other personnel in the vicinity of the magnetic field of the MRI machine.
Assist in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations when applicable.
Complete annual competencies.
Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy.
Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies.
May be subject to irregular hours and call.
Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed.
Copes with unpredictable situations.
May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent