MRI Technologist

Norwalk Hospital Association•Norwalk, CT

48d•$41 - $76

About The Position

An MRI Technologist works under the direction of a radiologist utilizing high and low field magnetic field in the form of resonance scanning equipment/scanners and other high-tech imaging equipment. These Technologists are graduates of 2 or 4 year programs. MRI Technologists must be certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the State of Connecticut or ARMRIT certified.

Requirements

Graduation from a 2 or 4 year program
Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Licensed by the State of Connecticut or ARMRIT certified

Nice To Haves

CPR certification preferred

Responsibilities

Performs all MRI procedures Criteria A: Protocol selection Performs all MRI procedures Criteria B: Proper patient positioning Performs all MRI procedures Criteria C: Communicates with radiologists Performs all MRI procedures Criteria D: Works efficiently
Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria A: Screens patient, personnel and visitors for MRI safety Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria B: Pleasantly greets patients and properly identifies them Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria C: Explains procedure to patient and introduces self to patient Patient Care/Safety Screeing and Communciation Criteria D: Properly monitors patient throughout procedure
Equipment and Maintenance Criteria A: Performs visual preventative safety inspections and reports negative findings to supervisor Equipment and Maintenance Criteria B: Completes daily equipment warm -up QAand ACR QC procedures Equipment and Maintenance Criteria C: Notifies vendor of any equipment problems Equipment and Maintenance Criteria D: Notifies supervisor of service calls and repairs
Stock and Inventory Criteria A: Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies; contrast media;sheets; venipuncture supplies; tapes;etc
Patient records Criteria A: Obtains and updates patient examination history file Patient records Criteria B: Reports and maintains patient log book Patient records Criteria C: Performs other paperwork as applicable
Training and Education Criteria A: Attends staff meetings and inservice programs Training and Education Criteria B: Maintains , Connecticut licensure, ARRT Certification and MRI Certification Training and Education Criteria C: Maintains appropriate level of CE credits for ARRT and ACR MRI Certification Training and Education Criteria D: CPR certification preferred
Related Duties Criteria A: Performs office procedures in absence of clerical support Related Duties Criteria B: Processes films when necessary
Hospital Policy Criteria A: Abides by all hospital and department rules and regulations
Performs other duties as assigned.
Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.