MRI Technologist - per diem

Responsibilities

• Performs a wide variety of technical and professional duties utilizing complex MRI scanner equipment.
• Follows routine protocols when imaging and refers to the doctor's exam requisition to ensure the correct exam is performed.
• Performs quality and compassionate patient care in order to ensure cooperation, safety, and satisfaction.
• Thoroughly explains the procedure to the patient to offer them the emotional support to endure and complete the exam.
• Accurately documents all pertinent patient information including contrast amounts administered, contrast waste, patient lab values and safety issues.
• Accurately completes/edits charges for exams.
• Participates in various teaching and learning opportunities in order to further his/her personal knowledge and professional growth.
• Demonstrate accuracy for safely screening for patients and hospital staff.
• Plans and implements care for assigned patients.
• Demonstrates knowledge of developmental stages from adolescence to old age and applies developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the adult patient as observed by the manager and as indicated by the staff.
• Communicates effectively with patients throughout the exam to ensure cooperation for a quality exam as observed by manager.
• Consults with the radiologist in charge for required exam prior to patient scanning.
• Chaperone patients when necessary.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an A.M.A. approved Radiologic Technology program.
• Demonstrated technical skills to meet entry level standards of routine Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• RT(R) required, (MR) preferred.
• CT State License Required.
• Proficient in routine MRI imaging techniques, knowledge of cross section anatomy, computer applications, and good organizational and communication/customer service skills.