Rad Tech - MRI - CW MRI - Children's and Women's Hospital

Responsibilities

• Abides by and enforces all compliance requirements and policies and performs these responsibilities in an ethical manner consistent with the organization's values.
• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies including confidentiality.
• Exhibits an acceptable work ethic as evidenced by regular and prompt attendance, as well as following all timekeeping/ clocking policies.
• Utilizes proper body mechanics when: Moving, positioning and transferring patients without assistance or with assistance when needed for patient safety and when moving equipment/supplies necessary to perform essential functions.
• Demonstrates CPR according to American Heart Association standards.
• Works assigned schedule including overtime and call as required.
• May assist with training of MRI students.
• Performs a variety of related digital image management tasks as necessary. i.e. exceptions, annotations.
• Maintains competency by demonstrating a complete working knowledge of all imaging equipment and supplies, including but not limited to: 3T and/or 1.5T MRI, All coils associated with MRI exams, power injector, MRI patient monitoring equipment, and post processing software.
• Demonstrates proper positioning for all MRI exams.
• Appropriately labels patient position to recent correct orientation of images.
• Adjusts scanning factors and coils according to patient and body part being examined.
• Adjusts scanning parameters for "conditional" implants according to manufacturer literature, peer-reviewed data, and product labeling.
• Adheres to all MRI safety and screening policies for patients, visitors, and healthcare workers and reports unsafe practices and conditions.
• Performs patient assessment and screening within the scope of practice.
• Reviews patient's prior imaging and history to ensure appropriate exam is ordered, consulting the Radiologist or ordering practitioner when needed.
• Researches surgical histories and researches devices and implants.
• Demonstrates understanding of the hazards associated with MRI and considers these hazards when pardoning all functions.
• Uses proper padding and ensures patient positioning or devices do not create a "loop" to reduce potential for bums.
• Uses methods to alleviate claustrophobia or anxiety for patients.
• Recognizes emergency situations and initiates code procedures as needed, following safe MRI procedures.
• Maintains aseptic or sterile technique, as appropriate, when performing MRI image-guided invasive procedures.
• Directly assists the Radiologist/physician during MRI image-guided invasive procedures.
• Prepares patient for intravenous (IV) injections: starting the IV and maintaining access.
• Administers IV contrast per approved protocols.
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent, successful completion of an approved course in Radiologic Technology, 1 year experience conducting routine diagnostic procedures, and completion of an approved program in advanced modality or one year of experience in advance modality.
• Required Bachelor's Degree in Radiologic Technology may substitute for up to one year of experience in conducting routine diagnostic procedures.
• Required ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Registry in Diagnostic Radiology within 1 Year.
• Advanced registry is highly preferred and may be required for certain modalities.
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.