About This Role
Working in a radiology department, the MRI Technologist performs magnetic resonance imaging procedures on patients as requested by physicians or licensed providers. This role is crucial for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols, and ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the process.
Responsibilities
- Perform high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner
- Maintain production and quality of imaging by following established standards and procedures
- Utilize AIDET to communicate with patients
- Identify patient service needs, ensure the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establish rapport with patients and others
- Instruct and communicate with patients and their family about the test to be performed
- Assess the patient's ability to tolerate the exam
- Prepare the patient and area for the procedure by positioning the patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors
- Protect patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies
- Use proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintain hand hygiene
- Maintain equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards
- Work with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation
- Report issues to management or the appropriate department
- Assist in maintaining supplies inventory
- Ensure people are safe to enter the department by screening them according to approved policies and procedures
- Obtain, verify, and maintain all relevant documentation, including requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures
- Maintain medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner
- Explain the procedure and put patients at ease
- Provide services promptly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures
- Perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight
- Stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues
- Effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart
- Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service
- Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed
- Demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics
