Radiology Technician MRI - PRN

Job Summary

The MRI and X-Ray Technician operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) and X-Ray scanners to demonstrate portions of the human body with high-quality radiographic images for diagnostic purposes and also maintains and uses equipment and supplies necessary to demonstrate portions of the human body with high-quality radiographic images for diagnostic purposes.

THE DETAILS OF THE JOB

• Interviews patients to explain specific radiologic procedures and ensure patient safety.
• Positions patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by radiologist. Use patient-shielding techniques to minimize radiation exposure to patients and staff. Monitor patient safety and comfort.
• Views images to assess quality of images, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
• Able to identify when confidentiality, discretion and judgment are needed, and exhibit these traits appropriately.
• Understands and maintains records of patients examined, examinations performed, patient medical histories, views taken, or technical factors used.
• Assist physician in obtaining exams to view in patient rooms, as needed.
• Cookbook or upload compact disc (CD) or using Powershare.
• Able to operate and understand PACS (Digital Picture Archiving Communications Systems).
• Maintain a clean and safe MRI environment which complies with all ACR policy updates, signage and staff education.
• Maintain ACR accreditation, technical competency through continuing medical education, and current permits to practice in all states in which services are performed.
• Maintain confidentiality of Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with company Policies and State and Federal laws, including OHSA and HIPAA regulations.
• Perform job in accordance with all company safety practices.
• Other duties as assigned.

Accountability and Decision-Making

Decisions and actions made on the job effect safety and the levels of service provided. Has an impact on patient experience by serving as a representative of the company.

Reporting Structure

Reports-To Level: Radiology Tech Supervisor
# of Reports: N/A

Working Relationships

• Cross-departmental relationships
• Patients and patients’ family members

Physical Demands

• Very physical and requires standing for long periods of time, stooping, bending, stretching, and supporting/assist lifting of patients weighing up to 300 lbs.
• Regularly required to talk or hear. It is necessary to view a computer monitor for medium periods of time.
• Duties require manual dexterity, eye-hand coordination, corrected vision, and hearing to normal range.