MRI Technologist Monday-Thursday 4:00p-1:30a

Scotland Health Care System in Laurinburg, North Carolina•Laurinburg, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs all MRI scans, demonstrating anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media, and application of immobilization and radiation protection devices according to department policy and procedures. They receive consultation requests, check for special instructions from the requesting physician, and consult with the Radiologist as necessary. The technologist will pleasantly greet patients, confirm their identification, introduce themselves, and completely explain the examination procedure to the patient and their family. They will review all MRI safety procedures with patients, family, and non-MRI associates. Additionally, they update patient examination history files, record unusual conditions/limitations, document examination time, technique factors, and contrast media injections. They complete examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required, and perform other paperwork as needed. The role also involves maintaining necessary inventory of supplies for the assigned room or workstation, rotating stock, and eliminating outdated items. Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and the ability to meet the needs of and provide care for these patients across various age categories: Neonatal/Infant (0-11 months), Pediatrics (1-12 years), Adolescence (13-17 years), Young Adult/Adult (18-64 years), Adult/Middle-Aged (65-79 years), and Geriatric (80+ years). Patients will be transported as needed.

Requirements

Eligible for, or possession of, a valid American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.

Nice To Haves

One To Three Years Experience Preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs all MRI scans.
Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper patient positioning, technique selection, administration of contrast media, application of immobilization and radiation protection devices according to department policy and procedures.
Receives consultation request, checking for special instructions from the requesting physician.
Consults with the Radiologist as necessary.
Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introduces self.
Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and his/her family if present.
Reviews all MRI safety procedures with patients, family, and non-MRI associates.
Updates patient examination history file, records unusual conditions/limitations, documents examination time, and technique factors, contrast media injections.
Completes examination, consultation, and billing procedures as required.
Performs other paperwork as required.
Maintains necessary inventory of supplies for assigned room or work station, rotating stock in an orderly fashion, and eliminating outdated items.
Staff members will have knowledge of human growth and development through the life span of the patient and have the ability to meet the needs of and provide the care of these patients.
Transport patients as needed.