Technologist, Radiology Special Procedures (Pool)

HealthPartners•Hutchinson, MN

About The Position

Job Summary: The MRI Technologist performs high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and compliance with regulatory and departmental standards. This role requires strong technical skills, patient-centered care, and strict adherence to MRI safety protocols. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Enter all exam charges into system and/or direct them to Material Services and Pharmacy as appropriate. Work with the Radiologists to learn and follow their preferred imaging protocols. Maintain room, equipment, and supplies in the MRI scan room, and notify responsible parties when supplies and/or contrast needs to be ordered. Screen patients for safety before allowing them to enter MRI scanning suite, and verify patient implant safety for MRI, sending unknown implants that need further investigation to the MRSO. Protocoling of MRI examinations and routing to the proper Radiologist when needed. Operate the MRI scanner, selecting appropriate imaging sequences, and adjusting parameters for optimal image quality, addressing and responding to patient’s individual needs. Administer gadolinium-based contrast agents intravenously as directed. Maintain education, knowledge, and training requirements to provide up-to-date quality care to patients and stay current with CEU requirements as required by the ARRT. Possess the ability to react objectively, using good judgement in crisis situations and on specific issues. Follow the policies set by the MRI Safety Committee. Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Graduation from a school of Radiologic Technology providing education and training in treatment of patients in all age groups described.
Appropriate MRI training.
Registration with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists.
Basic Life Support Certification required.
Minimum of 1 year MRI experience required.
Experience starting IV’s and administration of IV contrast required.
Sufficient knowledge of patient care and sterile techniques to deal with all types of conditions required.
Understanding of MRI physics, image production, and MRI safety required.

Nice To Haves

Certification in MRI with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (preferred)

Responsibilities

Enter all exam charges into system and/or direct them to Material Services and Pharmacy as appropriate.
Work with the Radiologists to learn and follow their preferred imaging protocols.
Maintain room, equipment, and supplies in the MRI scan room, and notify responsible parties when supplies and/or contrast needs to be ordered.
Screen patients for safety before allowing them to enter MRI scanning suite, and verify patient implant safety for MRI, sending unknown implants that need further investigation to the MRSO.
Protocoling of MRI examinations and routing to the proper Radiologist when needed.
Operate the MRI scanner, selecting appropriate imaging sequences, and adjusting parameters for optimal image quality, addressing and responding to patient’s individual needs.
Administer gadolinium-based contrast agents intravenously as directed.
Maintain education, knowledge, and training requirements to provide up-to-date quality care to patients and stay current with CEU requirements as required by the ARRT.
Possess the ability to react objectively, using good judgement in crisis situations and on specific issues.
Follow the policies set by the MRI Safety Committee.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.