MRI Tech

Description

Job Summary:  MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI procedures according to established protocols or physician’s special instructions. Communicates effectively with staff, physicians, patients and their families. Maintains accurate patient and department records.

Major Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• Properly identifies and transports (as needed) patients to and from MRI scan room as needed.
• Interviews and screen patients for contraindications. Consultation with supervisor radiologist or attending physicians as needed.
• Performs MRI studies; obtains patient history, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Prepares equipment and supplies as needed for each study. Ensures that emergency requests are performed on a timely basis appropriate to the nature of the emergency.
• Positions patient, attaches or adjusts immobilization devices as needed. practices sterile techniques and monitors patient movement and positioning to ensure that the patient is handled in a medically safe manner.
• Adjusts and operates MRI equipment to scan designated anatomical area in a safe and effective manner for operator and patient following MRI safety protocols.
• Reviews and evaluates completed scans for quality, completeness and type of test ordered. Ensure quality images are available for radiologist labeled correctly with patient identification and other information to make an accurate diagnosis.
• Assists in review and update of technical protocols and scheduling procedures for studies in the MRI department as requested.
• Provide assistance in training additional MRI staff as needed.
• Assists with maintenance and care of departmental facilities, equipment and supplies. Informs supervisor of items not in stock. Alert supervisor to malfunction of equipment.
• Ensures all patient documentation is kept up to date and in a professional manner according to clinic and hospital protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of patient privacy rights. 
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, or other sensitive materials and information in printed, electronic or verbal form which may jeopardize the privacy of patients.
• Accesses and uses the minimum necessary patient identifiable information to perform job responsibilities and duties and only for authorized purposes.
• Maintain personal commitment to the Steadman Clinic mission and values.
• Attend regular staff meetings and other required meetings.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Requirements

Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements: 

• Graduate of 24-month AMA approved school of Radiologic Technology.
• This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with 2 years of experience.
• Excellent organization, communication (both written and verbal), and interpersonal skills required.
• Proven history of ability to multi-task and work in a fast paced environment; excellent critical thinking skills, ability to work independently, and manage time effectively.
• Demonstrated problem solving and work flow management skills required.
• Must be energetic, quality driven and have proven ability to be productive member of a cohesive team of peers dedicated to providing optimum patient care.
• Must maintain a professional attitude towards patients and an excellent and collegial working relationship with other Steadman Clinic, Steadman-Philippon Research Institute, and hospital personnel in involved in delivering patient care.

Certificate/License:  National certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) required and licensure as AART MRI registry or registry eligible. Current certification in AHA or ARC Basic Life Support for healthcare providers required.

Typical Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and hand-eye coordination.
• Requires standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Occasional lifting and carrying items weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Requires normal visual acuity and hearing.

Typical Working Conditions: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, body fluids, toxic substances, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
• Requires working under stress in emergency situations or during irregular hours.
• Works with a variety of highly confidential, sensitive material.