MRI TECH

Responsibilities

• Reviews consultation request, checking for special instructions from requesting physician and consults with the Radiologist or referring physician's office as necessary.
• Pleasantly greets patients, confirming their identification and introducing yourself.
• Completely explains examination procedure to the patient and their family if present.
• Demonstrates a complete working knowledge of all equipment located within the MRI department.
• Prepares and administers contrast media for administration by injection and reviews all pertinent forms.
• Performs MRI procedures according to established protocols.
• Maintains a daily activities log.
• Ensures appropriate storage and ordering of supplies.
• Monitors and reports supplies in shortage and special order items.
• Performs visual preventive safety inspections and conducts quality assurance tests on all equipment with regards to ACR regulations.
• Identifies any problems and communicates to the immediate supervisor.
• Evaluates recorded images for technical quality.
• Demonstrates anatomy under investigation through proper positioning.
• Recognizes emergency situations, initiates code procedures and administers first aid or CPR as needed.
• Completes needed follow-up documentation such as contrast reaction forms, extravasations reports and Safety Tracking Tools.
• Coordinates scheduling with other departments to ensure patient flow.
• Is competent to assist scheduling clerks with non-routine exams decisions.
• Orders exams, tracks patient data, scans documents and can make copies of exams as requested.

Qualifications

• One year MRI experience preferred.
• Must complete Point of Care Testing training as part of Department Orientation.
• Able to lift patients up to 50lbs.

Essential Competencies

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written And Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills To Provides Customer Service To Patients, Team Members And Visitors

Skills

• Knowledge And Experience With Electronic Health Records

Credentials

• ARRT-MR - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification (American Heart Association)

Education

• Associates Degree in related field

Pay

Entry USD $31.83/Hr. Max USD $49.34/Hr.

Schedule

N/A