Mri Tech

Covenant Health•Knoxville, TN

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs complex tasks involving high-field-strength magnets and related equipment to produce high-quality MRI images, while maintaining a safe MRI environment. The role includes selecting and operating MRI systems, coils, gating devices, and associated equipment; choosing appropriate pulse sequences; evaluating scans for technical quality; completing exams in the electronic medical record; and sending images to PACS. The technologist follows ACR MRI safety-zone guidelines and obtains high-quality scans in a timely manner. The position provides for patients’ physical and psychological needs during MRI procedures. Duties include screening patients and others for MRI safety, obtaining histories and accurate consents, giving instructions and education, monitoring patients during examinations, and positioning patients and equipment safely and comfortably. The technologist applies infection-prevention practices, may administer prescribed medications and contrast, perform venipuncture or IM injections within scope of practice, operate contrast injectors, and assist radiologists with procedures such as biopsies. The MRI Technologist also coordinates scheduling and patient flow, performs clerical and inventory tasks, helps orient and train staff, educates student technologists, maintains Basic Life Support (BLS), completes annual education, follows policies and safety standards, and participates in quality-improvement initiatives and other assigned duties.

Requirements

Successfully complete an educational program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to ARRT or ARMRIT.
Maintain one of the following credential pathways: ARRT (R) with ARRT (MR) required within one year; NMTCB certification or equivalent ARRT (N) with ARRT (MR) required within one year; ARDMS with ARRT (MR) required within one year; or ARMRIT certification.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS).

Responsibilities

Perform procedures or examinations ordered by a licensed medical practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or therapeutic intervention.
Operate high-field-strength magnets and related equipment to produce high-quality MRI images.
Select and operate the MRI system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment.
Select appropriate pulse sequences based on established protocols and factors affecting data acquisition.
Evaluate MRI scans for technical quality, post-process images, complete the exam in the electronic medical record, and send images to PACS.
Maintain the four MRI safety zones in accordance with ACR guidelines and obtain high-quality scans in a timely manner.
Assist radiologists in developing protocols and MRI imaging techniques.
Identify and screen patients and others according to MRI safety guidelines.
Obtain patient histories and complete and verify accurate consents, informed consents, and permits as needed.
Instruct and educate patients, gain their cooperation, minimize anxiety, and monitor them by audio/visual means during exams.
Position patients and equipment to demonstrate the area of interest while respecting patient ability, safety, and comfort; use immobilization and protective equipment as appropriate.
Provide for the psychological and physical needs of patients undergoing MRI procedures.
Practice aseptic technique, universal precautions, and appropriate infection-prevention processes.
Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Perform venipuncture or IM injections for contrast media or other ordered/per-test-design medication as necessary and within scope of practice.
Load and operate pressure/power injectors for contrast media; administer oral and/or rectal contrast as needed; perform lab draws when applicable.
Assist radiologists with MRI procedures, including biopsies, and ensure time-outs are performed.
Coordinate scheduling and patient flow; perform clerical duties and assist with inventory control.
Educate, train, orient, and assist new staff members and provide education for student technologists.
Maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) and perform BLS as needed.
Follow policies, procedures, and safety standards; complete required annual education assignments.
Work toward goals and objectives, participate in quality-improvement initiatives as requested, and perform other duties as assigned.