MRI Technologist

Position Summary

This position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

Core Functions

• Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders.
• Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.
• Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed.
• Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.
• Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation.
• Maintains accurate documentation.
• Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable.
• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.
• Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance.
• Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors.
• Adheres to safety policies.
• Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.
• Maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.
• Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients.

Internal Customers

• All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team.

External Customers

• regulatory and health agencies,
• patients and family members.

Minimum Qualifications

• Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT).
• Licensure by the state regulatory agency, as applicable.
• Advance certification by accrediting body in MRI required within 18 months of hire.
• BLS certification required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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