MRI Technologist

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs and assists with MRI examinations and procedures under the direction of a Radiologist to produce exams which are used in medical diagnosis to locate injuries, foreign bodies, pathological conditions or lesions within the body.
• Follows established policies, procedures, exam protocols and regulations to promote patient safety and ensure a safe working environment in both modalities.
• Provides services to support inpatient, Emergency Department (ED) and outpatient imaging with ability to perform specialty imaging procedures (abnormal anatomy, congenital cardiac, and fetal imaging).
• Works in conjunction with the Sedation and Anesthesia departments to facilitate and ensure timely placement of add-on/stat/urgent examinations.
• Assists and supports orientation and training of organizational staff, students, department personnel and new employees related to safety, patient preparations, job roles and proper procedures.
• Provides and promotes a friendly work environment for all staff while communicating effectively with all personnel and departments.
• Assures customer satisfaction (interdepartmental, community and patient/family) with services.
• Evaluates MRI images for technical quality.
• Maintains and monitors MRI zoning to ensure safety for staff and patients.
• Seeks guidance from management for unusual or unanticipated circumstances that require deviation from financial/operational policies, protocols and standards of practice.
• Supports successful onboarding, orientations, training of new MRI modality team members.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of a program and/or training from an accredited School of Radiologic Technology required.
• One year experience in a Radiology and/or Diagnostic modality required.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Proficiency in MRI principles and procedures as well as operation and maintenance of MRI Scanners required.
• Must possess strong verbal, written, and interpersonal skills as well as, the ability to interact and work as a team with physicians, clinical personnel, multiple departments, patients/families and diverse individuals.
• Demonstrates analytical skills necessary to determine best method of providing requested radiographs based on the individual case and basic technical principles, ensuring clear undistorted radiographs.
• Excellent time management skills, able to shift priorities and able to work independently and problem solve in a fast paced, fluid environment.
• Strong organizational and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Employees in this job classification perform Laboratory, Radiological, Diagnostic or Imaging procedures in a healthcare environment with moderate exposure to hazards such as excess noise, dust, odors or extremes in temperature.
• Potential exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, hazardous materials, radiation, radio nucleotides, medicinal preparations, body fluids and other conditions common to the healthcare environment.
• Following proper safety and health procedures reduces potential for personal harm or injury.
• Moderate adverse working conditions due to the need to perform diagnostic testing and patient care procedures.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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