MRI and Xray Technologist

MRI and Xray Technologist

Requirements

• Associate’s degree (A. A.) or diploma from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training, required
• Current ARRT certification, required
• Current Montana State Licensure, required
• Current BLS certification endorsed by the American Heart Association, required
• MRI experience, required as well as an additional certification such as CT, required
• Minimum of two (2) years of Diagnostic Radiology experience, required
• Knowledgeable in MRI and Radiology procedures, required

Responsibilities

• Position will include work in the MRI department as well as Diagnostic Radiology
• Access, manage and update patient medical records through Hospital Electronic Medical Record Information System
• Accurately access patient medical records
• Input physicians orders appropriately to patients records
• Review documentation for ongoing patient care- Communicate patient record with ancillary hospital services
• Maintain patient confidentiality as outlined by privacy and HIPAA guidelines
• Practice core competencies according to the ARRT Standards of Ethics
• Educate, interview, screen and explain imaging and safety procedures to patients regarding the biological effects of radiation and/or magnetic field protection and safety prior to beginning any imaging procedure to reduce anxiety and obtain patient cooperation
• Position patient on imaging table and utilize immobilization devices as warranted for safety or to obtain optimum views of specified areas of the body as requested by a Physician and following protocols developed by a Radiologist
• Administer contrast media orally or in intravenous administration according to Radiologist and/or Pharmacy guidelines

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.