MRI Technologist

Kaweah Delta Health Care District•Visalia, CA

About The Position

The MRI Technologist operates MRI equipment and performs MRI procedures, using expert knowledge of the capabilities of each MRI unit. The role includes preparing for, executing, and completing procedures; reviewing orders; applying basic and advanced MRI skills; and providing excellent patient care. The technologist may also perform procedures in Diagnostic Radiology or CT Scanning as assigned and may support the hospital with on-call services as needed.

Requirements

BLS certification.
ARRT (MR) certification or ARMRIT certification.
Expert ability to operate MRI equipment and perform MRI procedures, including basic and advanced skills and specialized procedures such as MRA exams.
Knowledge of MRI safety, patient eligibility screening, imaging protocols, quality assurance, image handling, and patient care.

Responsibilities

Operate MRI equipment according to procedure and select appropriate views, angles, scan sequences, and coils to achieve maximum image quality.
Provide magnet and general safety protection for patients and adjust imaging protocols and sequences to accommodate each patient's age, body habitus, disease process, and condition.
Perform quality assurance procedures and verify physician orders for exam appropriateness before MRI examinations; refer questions to a radiologist, referring physician, or manager before proceeding.
Complete paperwork and data entry comprehensively and accurately.
Explain procedures to patients, interview them to determine eligibility and MRI safety, maintain visual and audible communication during exams, and safely transfer and correctly position patients.
Assist physicians with administering paramagnetic contrast media, preparing contrast solutions, and assembling administration materials.
Check images for clarity and correct identification; transfer MRI images to PACS accurately and promptly; maintain the MOD image archive; and assist physicians in viewing images on the PACS system.
Use department RIS computers according to procedures.
Keep the designated work area clean and orderly, maintain clean equipment and stocked rooms, and maintain PAR levels and current dates on stocked supplies and medications.
Assist with first aid as necessary and maintain current Basic Life Support certification.
Develop and maintain good working relationships with hospital and imaging-center staff, medical staff, and the community.
May provide on-call services and may perform Diagnostic Radiology or CT Scanning procedures as assigned.
Actively participate in CQI and assist other shift members with patient assignments.
Understand and comply with medication security requirements; may access specified medication cabinets and prepare and label medications for licensed personnel authorized to administer them.
Provide care and services appropriate to the population served, accounting for patient and family growth, development, cultural, linguistic, spiritual, gender, and age-specific needs; communicate and provide care as reflected in the Plan for Provision of Care.
Perform other duties as assigned.