Provides MRI services to patients within the student scope of practice.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and positions patients and selects exposure factors under direct supervision. Follows radiation protection and safety standards. Prepares for and assists the supervising technologists and physicians in a variety of imaging procedures. Prepares and administers contrast media and medications within accepted scope of practice and applicable state and federal regulations. Positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately. Assists in maintaining a clean, safe, and orderly department to include procedure rooms, storage areas, dressing rooms, film storage area and any other areas in department. Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

Enrolled in an accredited MRI program

EXPERIENCE

No experience required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Constant standing and walking. Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more). Frequent use of hearing and speech to share information through oral communication. Frequent use of hearing to distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc. Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs. Frequent lifting/moving of patients. Frequent reaching, gripping and keyboard use/data entry. Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs. Occasional use of vision to identify and distinguish colors. Occasional bending, stooping, squatting, twisting and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements. Rare kneeling and sitting.

EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Part_time