Imaging Specialist IV positions work in the Magnetic Resonance Imaging department are responsible to perform clinical diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging and other procedures associated with the production of MRI images utilizing standard or modified imaging techniques in accordance with physician’s ordered procedures, protocols and quality standards as established by the department and facility.

Duties Summary: Independently performs a full range of specialized imaging procedures in a specific specialty; and performs other duties as required.

Examples of Duties:

Assessment duties include: confirms patient information and verifies the procedure prescribed; selects equipment for use in specialized imaging procedure setup according to specifications of procedure; determines optimal scanning parameters; explains process to patient and positions patient for procedure; ensures safe environment in accordance with established guidelines; ensures that imaging equipment and other related equipment are compliant with established guidelines; conducts a variety of specialized imaging procedures under the direction and supervision of a physician and/or higher level imaging specialist; maintains aseptic and isolation techniques; and discusses test results with supervisor or attending physician.

Quality Control duties include: complete procedures as requested in accordance with quality control standards; reports equipment problems and unsafe conditions to the supervisor; restocks and maintains assigned work station/equipment; and assists in identifying operational problems and implementing changes.

Records Documentation duties include: documents diagnostic, treatment, patient data and any exceptions from established criteria or procedures; records diagnostic or treatment data and performs routine archiving status checks and deletes data according to established guidelines; maintains documentation of Quality Assurance (QA) activities, procedures, and results in accordance with established guidelines; and completes daily teleradiology tallies/documentation in accordance with established procedures.

Cross trains and performs duties and responsibilities which are within the scope of practice allowed by their license, in other imaging modalities, as required; maintains competencies within appropriate time frame; and uses the principles of growth and development and pain management to assess patient needs and provide specific treatment and care.

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an approved program recognized by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).

Excess work experience as described below in the experience requirement section which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree in may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

Imaging Experience: One and one-half (1½) years of progressively responsible professional imaging technologist/specialist experience which demonstrated a thorough knowledge of imaging procedures and/or techniques such as myelograms, discograms, arthrograms, etc., including the X-raying of such areas of the human anatomy as the chest, skull, gastro-intestinal tract, urinary tract, and vascular system.

Specialized Experience: One (1) Year of progressively responsible professional work experience as a specialist in one of the following modalities; angiography, cardiac catheterization, computed tomography, echocardiography, mammography, magnetic resonance imaging, nuclear medicine, radiation therapy, ultrasound, or vascular in a clinical or hospital environment.

Certification: Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required within six (6) months of employment. Current certification in BLS Health Care Provider (adult, child and infant) is preferred. Please submit copy of certification with the application.

Licensure: A current ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT

Substitution of Experience for Education:

Successful completion of an accredited program in Radiologic Technology with a certificate or associate degree and two (2) years of professional radiologic experience may substitute for a bachelor’s degree.

Excess work experience as described under the Imaging or Specialized Experience Requirement which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

Any other responsible professional work experience; which provided knowledge, skills and abilities comparable to those acquired in four (4) years of successful study while completing a college or university curriculum leading to a baccalaureate degree may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis.

To be acceptable, the experience must have been of such scope, level and quality as to assure the possession of comparable knowledge, skills and abilities.

Substitution of Experience:

Excess work experience as described under the Specialized Experience Requirement may be substituted for Imaging Experience on a year-for-year basis.