Technologist MRI

MaineGeneral Health•Augusta, ME

16h•Onsite

About The Position

Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice and with the policies, values, and mission of the organization. Reviews patient history and physician's orders. Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation. When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice. Monitors patient condition continually and responds to changes in status as appropriate. Prepares equipment and supplies. Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters. Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment. Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary. Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s). Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results. Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure. Enters, transmits and reports scan results.

Requirements

Magnetic resonance imaging skills
Ability to review patient history and physician's orders
Ability to educate patients regarding procedures, equipment, and exams
Ability to prepare and administer contrast media and/or medications
Ability to monitor patient condition and respond to changes
Ability to prepare equipment and supplies
Ability to select appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters
Ability to implement safety standards and perform quality control
Ability to troubleshoot and report equipment malfunctions
Ability to position patients and perform imaging procedures
Ability to analyze results and identify image quality issues
Ability to take appropriate action to resolve image quality issues
Ability to enter, transmit, and report scan results

Responsibilities

Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
Prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
Prepares equipment and supplies.
Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
Implements safety standards and performs appropriate quality control procedures on equipment.
Troubleshoots, resolves, and/or reports equipment malfunctions as necessary.
Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including re-positioning patient and repeating procedure.
Enters, transmits and reports scan results.