MRI Technologist, part time, limited hours

Holland Hospital•Holland, MI

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist works under the supervision of the Radiology Manager. This position is responsible for scheduling MRI examinations, assuring patient safety, receiving and reviewing patient requisitions, positioning patients for MRI imaging, administering I.V. contrast media, performing MRI imaging examinations, and discharging patients. The technologist will also perform the Radiology Assistant's duties when needed and other assigned duties. This position requires the ability to provide care and service appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

Associates Degree or higher education
Registered Radiologic Technologist (R-RT)
BLS/CPR through the American Heart Association
MRI Board Certified (ART Certified)

Responsibilities

Schedules MRI examinations
Assures patient safety
Receives and reviews patient requisitions
Positions patients for MRI imaging
Administers I.V. contrast media
Performs MRI imaging examinations
Discharges patients
Performs the Radiology Assistant's duties when needed
Performs other duties as assigned
Explains examination to the patient and obtains a patient medical history
Provides patient immobilization devices
Enters patient identification information computer system
Selects computer parameters in accordance with department protocols
Performs MRI imaging according to established procedure
Reviews MRI images during for optimal image quality and sends images to the PACS system
Selects the appropriate contrast media
Prepares I.V contrast administration to established protocol
Explains contrast administration procedure to the patient
Follows universal precautions policy
Adheres to medication reconciliation guidelines as established by Pharmacy and policy
Cleans MRI equipment and accessories
Orders supplies from hospital store room
Coordinates time of MRI examination with other imaging modalities
Performs daily scanner calibration tests
Assists in cross-training of future MRI technologists
Performs the Radiology Assistant duties in the absence of personnel
Obtains inpatient and outpatient orders from the information system
Reviews order requests for diagnosis and appropriate exam indication
Arranges daily work schedule to accommodate emergent and inpatient MRI requests
Assists Central Scheduling with scheduling outpatient MRI examinations
Obtains appropriate indications for requested MRI examinations
Coordinates MRI examinations with other radiology examinations
Works with Central Scheduling with scheduling sedation patients