MRI Technologist Days Contingent
About The Position
DMC Harper University Hospital is a specialty referral hospital recognized for clinical expertise and innovative research. Its Centers of Excellence include neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention, and heart failure. Under general supervision and in accordance with established policies and procedures, the MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI exams using appropriate imaging equipment. The role includes verifying patient identity and exam appropriateness, reviewing and updating medical history, explaining procedures, acquiring and reviewing images, communicating observations to radiologists, responding to medical emergencies, and providing prescribed post-care instructions. The technologist also participates in radiology process-improvement activities, provides imaging education to residents and technologists, and takes call or standby as required by the department.
Requirements
- Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR), or registration by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
- Have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support—Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by the end of the orientation period.
- One or more years of experience as an ARRT Radiologic Technologist in Radiology (R), or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or ARMRIT.
Responsibilities
- Verify patient identity and review the medical record to confirm the appropriateness of an exam or procedure.
- Interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors, including medications, pregnancy, and psychological indicators.
- Explain procedures to patients, including pharmaceutical side effects, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up.
- Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images according to the script.
- Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to the radiologist.
- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate.
- Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients.
- Participate in radiology process-improvement activities, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction.
- Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.
- Take call or standby as required by the department.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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