Weekend Program MRI Tech

Weekend Program MRI Tech

Requirements

• 2 yrs Radiology or MRI program graduate
• ARRT or ARMRIT
• 1 hour annually in stroke care
• Basic knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and usual MRI procedures
• ARRT Registry or ARMRIT
• CPR Certification
• MRI Certification Preferred or within 12 months of hire into position for (ARRT only)

Responsibilities

• Accountable for the positioning and immobilization of patients and proper selection of technical factors along with computer reformatting of acquired data to obtain magnetic resonance scans procedures of optimal quality.
• Initiates IVs for administration of contrast media for MRI enhancement in accordance with departmental policy and utilizing universal precautions in the process.
• Archives images onto optical disks.
• Follows MRI workflow including networking of images to PACS and verifying studies.
• Selects appropriate technical factors on an individual patient and procedural basis to provide optimal quality examinations.
• Performs post processing of computer data to enhance data and image information.
• Operates support equipment for MRI, such as: independent workstation additional disc drives, pressure injector, PACS.
• Transfers patients to and from MRI scanning table and prepares patient for examination by explaining procedure and answering any questions patient may have.
• Accountable for obtaining documentation for department records related to patient statistics, supplies, patient billing information and preservation of patient records.
• Documents any allergic reaction, incident report regarding staff or patient situations.
• Provides timely information for inventory of supplies.
• Ensures all films are properly identified and numbered for each patient according to current department procedures for accurate interpretation by radiologist.
• Assists in scheduling of examinations and documenting complete.
• Documents confidential patient’s history to ensure appropriateness of patient for examination.
• Accountable for securing pertinent history from patient, patient’s chart or family member to provide the radiologist with adequate information for examination interpretation and to ensure procedural criteria is met.
• Accountable for being compliant with established Accrediting Organization and department safety standards to ensure patients and staff well being at all times.
• Maintains magnetic and radiation safety standards.
• Maintains fire safety standards.
• Maintains knowledge of department Code Blue policy.
• Maintains knowledge of departmental disaster, evacuation and quench policies.
• Maintains and constantly implements universal and infection safety standards.
• Maintains documentation of equipment malfunctions and monthly coil checks.
• Attends mandatory in-services.
• Promotes patient safety by reporting issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives.
• Accountable for keeping abreast of current magnetic resonance, and radiological skills and new developments in the field.
• Responsible for attending in-services and educational seminars when appropriate.
• Responsible for instructing other technologists to certain new techniques learned, as well as working with students when required.
• Accountable for maintaining good relations when dealing with all persons encountered in daily performance of job.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to work overtime when required.
• Ability to be flexible in starting times to meet demands.
• Ability to respond to work at short notice.
• Ability to deal with extremely ill patients.
• Ability to communicate with patients.
• Ability to adjust to flexible work hours.
• Ability to work weekends, holidays and emergency call-back.
• Ability to participate on-call program and available to meet department needs with minimal notice.
• Ability to do light, medium or heavy lifting.
• Ability to make independent professional decisions using good judgment skills.
• Ability to practice high quality patient care and technical competence.
• Ability to function with minimal assistance in performing job activities.
• Ability to demonstrate oral and written communication skills.
• May be exposed to hazardous chemicals, such as film processing chemicals.
• Ability to attend out-of-town site visits to view equipment.
• Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.