MRI Technologist PRN

About the role

Performs MRI procedures according to protocol and age-specific needs, including patient preparation. Maintains and monitors patient environment, adheres to safety procedures, and contributes to the security and maintenance of the unit. Works in an environmentally controlled outpatient clinical environment with potential exposure to radiation (minimized by PPE), bodily fluids, communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, and other conditions common to a medical office environment. Often requires work in cool, dimly lighted rooms. No travel expected. Adheres to Envision’s Code of Conduct and Compliance Policies and attends annual Compliance training. OSHA Exposure Rating: 3 (reasonably anticipated ALL employees in this job classification will have occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids). This position has no supervision responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Interfaces with the patient to ascertain medical history and provides instructions and explanation of the procedure and/or exam to obtain the best possible image.
• Reviews patient charts for missed clinical information and/or consent.
• Screens patients for surgical and other implants, contrast allergies, etc.
• Obtains prior films/exams as needed and performs high quality scans to submit to the Radiologist for interpretation.
• Performs exams while attending to patient’s care before, during and following exam and notifies the appropriate party if patient’s condition changes at any time.
• Transfers images to other locations as needed.
• Coordinates scan protocols with Radiologist.
• Maintains and