Job Description

Certification Details

• BLS
• State Licensure

Job Details

• Operates and/or prepares specialized equipment to perform magnetic imaging procedures.
• Applies necessary technical judgment to obtain studies of acceptable diagnostic quality according to written protocols and patients' needs.
• Performs MRI imaging procedures.
• Positions patients and associated coils to obtain optimum study.
• Provides patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures by informing the patient of the nature of the procedure, the area to be imaged, and any specific instructions the patient may need.
• Reviews all patient safety questionnaires prior to introducing any patients into the MRI scan room.
• Ensures all MRI images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department SOP.
• Evaluates images for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS in a timely fashion.
• Ensures that all studies performed are completed in IDX (Radiology Information System) in a timely fashion.
• Ensures Radiology room and equipment cleanliness at the start and end of the shift, including removal of soiled or dirty linen.
• Scans patient-related documents.
• Maintains supplies and accessories in radiographic room necessary to safely perform duties.
• Accurately records all required patient tracking information into IDX (Radiology Information System).
• Schedules exams into IDX (Radiology Information System) as required.
• Informs supervisor or appropriate personnel of needed repairs to equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Assists physician directly as required.
• Calls for in-patients as required.
• Performs related clerical duties in the absence of support personnel.
• Maintains safety standards via strict adherence to safety guidelines to prevent introduction of ferromagnetic material into the scan room.
• Protects self, patients, and employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocols.
• Attends in-services and other professional development meetings as required.
• Maintains in good standing, licensure specific to job to include adherence to Article - of the Public Health Code.
• Other relevant duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Strong background in cross sectional anatomy, physical sciences and M.R. physics.
• Requires excellent technical skills, knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, physiology.
• Preferred: Two (2) years' experience in MRI.

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