MRI Technologist-PRN

University of Mississippi Medical Center • Jackson, MS

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Operates and maintains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain images that help diagnose the nature and extent of designated pathologies while ensuring patient safety and comfort. The role performs MRI procedures, explains procedures to patients, obtains and records relevant medical histories, selects equipment settings, positions patients for optimal imaging, develops and evaluates images, and forwards images for review and interpretation. The technologist maintains patient documentation, supplies, and a clean work area; reports equipment malfunctions; and provides physical and psychological comfort to patients. The role also follows workplace safety, environmental, exposure-control, and infection-control practices. The listed duties are general examples and are not exclusive or all-inclusive; management may add or change duties.

Requirements

• Medical Radiologic Technologist license from the Mississippi State Department of Health.
• Radiography (R) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) from the American Heart Association, required within 90 days after hire.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, required within 24 months after hire.
• Knowledge of magnetic resonance imaging procedures and technology.
• Knowledge of specifications, standards, and tolerances for MRI equipment and facilities.
• Skill in operating magnetic resonance film processors and ancillary equipment.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Interpersonal skills.
• Ability to monitor and/or maintain quality-control standards.
• Ability to alleviate patient anxiety.
• Minimum qualifications must be satisfied before starting work. Applicants actively pursuing required certifications, licenses, or registration may apply if they will meet all minimum requirements within three months.

Responsibilities

• Perform magnetic resonance imaging procedures.
• Explain procedures to patients and obtain and record medical history relevant to the condition being viewed.
• Select appropriate equipment settings and position patients to facilitate optimal imaging results.
• Develop and view images to determine quality, then forward them for review and interpretation.
• Maintain applicable patient documentation.
• Maintain adequate supplies and a clean work area, and report equipment malfunctions to a supervisor.
• Assume responsibility for patient safety and provide physical and psychological comfort to patients.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety, environmental, exposure-control, and infection-control practices.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed