MRI Tech (FLEXI)

About the Role

The MRI Technologist performs all duties associated with acquisition, processing, submission for interpretation, and archiving of MRI images. This role is responsible for the quality of patient care, daily activities, maintenance, and quality control performance.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Trained and educated in MR safety issues, including RF-related thermal loading, burns, and neuromuscular excitation from rapidly changing gradients.
• Reviews diagnostic imaging physician orders and follows written and/or verbal protocols; escalates questionable orders to a Radiologist.
• Communicates equipment malfunctions and low inventory levels to supervisors.
• Educates patients and families about the exam and answers questions as appropriate.
• Performs quality assurance, visual preventative safety inspections, and reports hazardous conditions.
• Demonstrates understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Ensures physician’s orders and patient’s clinical history are documented and available for the Radiologist.
• Reviews patient history and screening questions to ensure patient safety for the exam.
• Monitors patient status during procedures, intervening or contacting primary caregivers as needed.
• Positions patients and performs procedures using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed.
• Prepares and administers medications under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, following state and federal regulations.
• Evaluates images for technical quality and ensures proper identification is recorded.
• Manages emergency situations and conducts POC Creatinine clearance testing as prescribed.
• Knows emergency shut-down procedures and how to react to a quench.
• Selects appropriate pulse sequences and manipulates digital data for display or hard copy records.
• Maintains archival storage of digital data and assists in supply inventory management.
• Follows safety standards, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe MRI environment for patients, visitors, and staff.
• Directs Imaging Technologist Assistants and performs preceptor duties for new staff.
• Maintains readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Assists other modalities or areas of the Imaging Center as needed.

Other Duties and Expectations

• Adheres to Service Excellence Standards and exhibits excellent customer relations with patients, visitors, physicians, and coworkers.
• Demonstrates courteous communication and teamwork, exercising good judgment in job duties.
• Shows courtesy, compassion, and respect in alignment with the hospital’s philosophy and policies.
• Works as a team to improve work quality and commits to flexible schedules for patient care.
• Presents self professionally in attire and etiquette.
• Attends required hospital-wide orientations, meetings, and in-services.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited Radiologic Technology program or MRI Program.
• ARRT-MRI, ARMRIT certification, or ARRT registered with MRI certification within two years of employment.
• BLS certification.
• Previous MRI experience preferred.