About the role
Description Job Summary Performs MRI examinations on patients as requested by the referring physicians. Coordinates patient flow and activities of the MRI Scanner.
Job Specific Duties
- Checks patient chart or prescription to guarantee proper exam is performed.
- Coordinates MRI exams with other departments and doctors' offices.
- Documents all the required information in patient log book and patient scan sheet.
- Exercises extreme care and caution while obtaining medical history and reason for examination in order to promote patient safety and avoid damage to MRI equipment.
- Follows hospital patient-identification policy prior to performing examination.
- Informs shift supervisor of equipment repair and keeps MRI equipment clean and orderly.
- Responsible for maintaining current educational levels to stay current on new MRI issues.
- Monitors all patients in the MRI scanner with nursing assistance when appropriate.
- Operates MRI scanner to produce detailed high quality diagnostic images.
- Performs scans in a timely manner to reduce patient delays.
- Enters and transmits patient information to PACS promptly upon completion of examination.
Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements
- Enrolled or completed a training program in MRI (or) 3 years of MRI Technologist experience
- American Registry of Rad Tech ARRT-MR or ARMRIT - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment-required within 1 year of hire date
- American Heart Association CPR BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
- 1 year of experience as an MRI technologist preferred.
- Knowledge of location of emergency equipment and their functions.
- Knowledge of cardiac, fetal, and other specialties are preferred.
- Knowledge of working in an OR environment preferred.
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Ability to problem solve and adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's needs.
- Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions.
Job Imaging & Radiology
Department RADIOLOGY MRI-2100-721733
Job Status Professional
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