What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at University Radiology, P.C.?
Roles and Responsibilities
University Radiology is seeking a PRN registered MRI Technologist to be a part of our outpatient only Orthopedic MRI services team. Applicants will need to maintain a safe MRI environment for patients and clinical professionals as well as provide a patient first, friendly, and service minded approach. Ideal candidate will be able to work at least 1 six-hour Saturday shift per month. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Analyzing patient histories and completing patient information screenings
- Preparing and administering contrast dyes
- Addressing patients’ concerns and ensuring that they are comfortable and calm during scans
- Performing regular inspections of the MRI equipment and machines, and scheduling maintenance and repairs as needed
- Positioning the patients and completing MRI scans according to the physicians' specifications
- Ensuring that the MRI rooms are kept clean, tidy, and safe at all times
- Training junior MRI Technologists and providing support to new staff
- Working with Medical Director and other stakeholders to maintain needed accreditation
- Carrying out quality assurance procedures and implementing improvements as required
- Evaluate images for data and technical quality and according to protocol
- Assists in inventory control
- Proficient in clerical duties to include RIS, PACS, and patient EMR systems
- Must have completed a radiography educational program that is accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the ARRT
- Radiologic Technologist credentialed from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) obtained prior to hire date
- Technologist specializing in Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- Excellent verbal communication skills
- Analytical skills
Job Type / Location / Benefits
This position is in an outpatient, physician office location. We are accepting applicants who are interested in PRN employment. We need an applicant that is interested in picking up a shift or two every month or two to cover time off requests.