MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited school of Radiologic Technology or graduate of an accredited institution per the primary pathway of the ARRT.
• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through American Heart Association (AHA).
• American Registry of Radiology Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) needs to obtain within 12 months of hire.
• Knowledge of Federal and State regulatory.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI exams and procedures on patients of all ages while always maintaining patient safety.
• Prepare and validate the patient screening safety form.
• Educate patients regarding MRI procedures while ensuring patients’ comfort and safety during and after the exam.
• Maintain equipment and report any current or malfunctions with equipment immediately.
• Collaborate with department leadership to develop and implement methods to achieve established goals and objectives for the department.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and economical operation.
• Coordinates and answers questions regarding scheduling, networking, informatics, and patient information.
• Complete and ensure that all electronic data is sent to its appropriate destination.
• Inspect equipment to ensure proper orientation, contacts service if necessary.
• Provide copies of imaging studies in a timely manner.
• Perform routine imaging, emergent, invasive, and all special procedures according to the policy/protocol manual and written orders.
• Maintain adequate supplies in the work area with items necessary to perform the daily schedule.
• Orient new personnel and assist in their transition to the work environment as assigned.
• Aid other associates in the department upon completion of duties or as assigned by a supervisor.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2 years of experience as an Imaging Technologist in an acute care imaging setting.