MRI Tech PRN

Job Summary

The MRI Technologist, supervised by a Radiologist, performs MRI procedures on patients. These are requested by a physician or licensed provider for diagnosing disease and injury, following established protocols.

Essential Functions of the Role

• Performs high-quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Maintains production and quality of imaging by following established standards and procedures.
• Utilizes AIDET to communicate with patients.
• Identifies patient service needs, ensures the correct exam is performed on the correct patient, and establishes rapport with patients and others.
• Instructs and communicates with patients and their family about the test to be performed.
• Assesses the patient's ability to tolerate the exam.
• Prepares the patient and area for the procedure by positioning the patient, adjusting immobilization devices, moving equipment into position, and adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by following safety, infection-control, drug, and radiation policies.
• Uses proper sterile techniques for invasive procedures and maintains hand hygiene.
• Maintains equipment and work area to meet quality and cleanliness standards.
• Works with engineers and physicists to ensure optimal equipment operation.
• Reports issues to management or the appropriate department.
• Aids in maintaining supplies inventory.
• Screens people entering the department according to approved policies and procedures.
• Obtains, verifies, and maintains all relevant documentation, including requisition/chart, patient history, pregnancy status, shielding precautions, consent forms, policies, and procedures.
• Maintains medical imaging records in appropriate system and according to department policies and standards for interpretation in a timely manner.

Key Success Factors

• Able to perform high quality MRI procedures according to exam protocol in a timely manner.
• Able to explain the procedure and put patients at ease.
• Provide services promptly, accurately, and cost-efficiently, following System and regulatory standards, policies, and procedures.
• Able to perform tasks autonomously without need for routine oversight.
• Able to stay calm and helpful during stress and take reasonable steps to resolve issues.
• Able to effectively administer first aid and use emergency cart.
• Ensure customer satisfaction by limiting wait times and providing courteous service.
• Remain professional, review patient satisfaction scores, and develop action plans when needed.
• Demonstrate and maintain current knowledge, education, and skills for appropriate care of newborns, pediatric, young adults, adults, and geriatrics.
• Able to serve as preceptor by providing quality training to new team members and on new services and initiatives.
• Able to take call, if required.

Belonging Statement

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued and supported.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• Less than 1 Year of Experience
• American Reg MRI Tech (ARMRIT), ARRT-MR Magnetic Res Imaging (ARRT-MR), ARRT-R Radiography (ARRT-R): Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists in Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT(MR) or Radiography ARRT(R) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT).