PRN MRI Technologist

MRI Technologist

The MRI Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.

Essential Functions:

The MRI Technologist performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision. This position performs a variety of technical procedures that will require independent judgement, with ingenuity and initiative to apply prescribed magnetic resonance imaging for diagnosis.

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards to ensure optimal department functions:

• Performs the technical aspects of MRI/MRA displaying quality and proficiency.
• Performs daily calibrations and records results as per protocol.
• Selects appropriate coil to reduce noise, increase signal and maximize resolution.
• Demonstrates job knowledge by selecting correct acquisition parameters.
• Reviews physician orders with the radiologist to ensure the proper examination and diagnostic results are obtained as required.

Administers sound patient care practices according to department and hospital policies and procedures, to ensure the safety of the patient:

• Accepts patients and assesses their condition to determine the proper handling and special requirements.
• Explains procedure to patients/families and answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation.
• Demonstrates the ability to recognize clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome.
• Demonstrates safety and job knowledge in the administration of parenteral contrast agents.

Maintains equipment, exam rooms and work areas in a neat and safe condition, to ensure the safety of the patients and employees:

• Checks and inspects the suite, equipment and accessories daily for physical or mechanical hazards.

Troubleshoots malfunctions, immediately reports dangerous conditions to the appropriate person.

Maintains work area in a clean orderly fashion.

Checks stock supply levels, maintains supplies at par level and displays an effort in supply maintenance and utilization.

Cleans and disinfects equipment. Maintains supply of linen in the room.

Maintains quality control checks in accordance with policy requirements:

• Participates in department QC and PI programs, follows up on all deficiencies.
• Maintains proper sterile technique for procedures, practices aseptic techniques and always washes hands before and after each patient contact.
• Strictly adheres to the hospital policy on body substance isolation.
• Always wears film badge while on duty, follows departmental procedures for badge results.

Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations:

• Consistently, accurately and legibly records the required information on the requisition.
• Always pulls previous films, exams and reports, accurately records the required information on the film jacket and performs other file room duties as required.
• Charges for the procedures.
• Performs other routine clerical duties as assigned.
• Inputs and verifies all data is sent and verified in PACS/RIS.

Demonstrates safety for patients, staff and self as outlined in department and hospital protocols and regulatory guidelines, to ensure the safety of the patients and staff:

• Recognizes emergent situations and responds appropriately. Calls codes as needed.
• Observes and monitors patient's vital signs.
• Monitors medical equipment attached to the patient during the radiographic procedure.

Must Haves

Job Qualifications:

Minimum of 6 months to a year of MRI experience and an understanding of MRI terminology

Knowledgeable in cross sectional anatomy

Licensure/Certification/Registration:

ARRT - Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

LSRT- Louisiana Licensed Radiologic Technologists

Current BLS (Basic Life Support) certification through the American Heart Association required

Education:

Graduate of an accredited Radiologic School.