MRI Technologist (Weekend Option)

PURPOSE STATEMENT

Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging exams of designated anatomical areas as ordered/directed, according to established protocols.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Review requisitions, check and prepare equipment and supplies.
• Identify and screen patients for possible allergies to contrast materials and metal in body.
• Explain procedure to patient, position patient on table and use appropriate coil for exam.
• Schedule and/or Reschedule patients as needed.
• Review/evaluate completed images for quality, completeness and type of test ordered, provide histories to radiologist for complete diagnosis.
• Monitor patient's condition during and after exam to ensure patients safety.
• Record/label images in sequence and with patient identification and other information required by the Radiologist to make an accurate diagnosis.
• Enter exams in the Radiology Information System and PACS.
• Comply with established department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality.
• Attend in-service and other meetings as required.
• Perform duties of Radiologic Technologist as needed.
• Send images to cloud system.
• Perform other duties as directed by Diagnostic Imaging Director.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an accredited Radiologic Technology Program.
• ARRT registry in Radiology required and ARRT registry in MRI is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and have the ability to work within the established policies, procedures and practices prescribed by the hospital/clinic.
• Current AHA or Red Cross BLS is required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must be able to sit and stand, intermittent 8 to 10 hours a day.
• Must be able to use standard office equipment, including the telephone and computer keyboard.
• Continuously works under pressure of near 100% accuracy while meeting inflexible deadlines.
• Continuously utilizes manual/bi-manual dexterity, near vision, speech, and hearing.
• Frequently stands, walks, sits and utilizes eye/hand coordination and color definition.
• Occasionally reaches above shoulder, regularly required to lift and/or carry up to 40 lbs.
• Occasionally walks on uneven surfaces.