PRN MRI Technologist – Outpatient – Flexible Schedule

PRN MRI Technologist – Outpatient – Flexible Schedule

Requirements

• LIC-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists – Licensure-Others
• Relevant Work Experience
• Graduate of an approved discipline specific program

Responsibilities

• Performs all magnetic resonance imaging procedures according to established department protocols
• Ensures that the correct patient information and technical settings are entered prior to execution of the procedure
• Prepares and administers intravenous contrast media according to established protocols
• Performs venipuncture using sterile technique
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy
• Processes, records, and archives images for evaluation, interpretation, and maintenance purposes
• Completes filming of all cases in a timely fashion according to radiologists’ requirements
• Completes processes to send image data to PACS
• Accepts assignments from supervisor in positive manner; recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine
• Restocks and maintains assigned work area/equipment in an orderly fashion
• Assists in movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and imaging table (uses appropriate restraint devices as needed)
• Participates in on-call coverage as needed (displays flexibility, volunteers to work odd shifts as workload demands)
• Completes patient exam in RIS
• Reviews martial and exam charges, exits/corrects as necessary
• Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel
• Performs quality assurance procedures
• Provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs
• Records all equipment downtime in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to department procedures
• Knowledge of MRI safety procedures of proper shutdown sequence of system
• Communicates with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of MR procedures to exchange pertinent patient information
• Assists in scheduling of routine and emergency exams
• Handles calls with courtesy and efficiency
• Communicates identified patient related problems with appropriate chain of command
• Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures, age range from neonatal to geriatric
• Demonstrates capability of explaining procedure to patient, considers patient’s comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed
• Demonstrates respect for patients right to privacy
• All matters handled in confidential manner
• Ensures patient meets criteria for a safe MRI scan
• Monitors patients to detect signs of acute anxiety or clinical difficulties
• Abides by professional code of ethics
• Assists to identify patient and family learning needs and provides pertinent information regarding the procedure that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient and significant other
• Evaluates patient history for MRI capability
• Provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level of learning for the patient/significant other
• Completes incident forms and risk management forms in timely manner
• Completes patient education and discharge forms in timely manner
• Completes all documents as required in MR department for patient log, education, patient history
• Contributes to a positive work environment and demonstrates teamwork
• Demonstrates professional attributes and effective technical skills to satisfy job expectation

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.