MRI Technologist - PRN

| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS | | --- | | JOB DESCRIPTION | | | | | | | | | | Job Title: | MRI Technologist | | | | | | | Location: | All Locations | | | | | | | Division/Dept.: | Radiology and Imaging Specialists | | | | | | | Reports To: | Office Supervisor | | | | | | | Type of Shift: | PRN | | | | | | | | **​** | | | | | | | JOB SUMMARY | | | | | | | | | | The MRI Technologist performs a variety of MRI procedures in an outpatient setting while maintaining a high level | | of customer service and quality patient care. The responsibilities of the MRI Technologist include performing | | routine MRI procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist and demonstrating compassion to | | ensure overall patient satisfaction. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | JOB RESPONSIBILITIES | | | | | | | | | | 1. Performs routine MRI procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist. Competently performs | | procedures with limited supervision. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 2. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history, referring | | providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. Able to burn CDs per | | patient request. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3. Logs all injections with the amount, date, time, route, and response to injection. Reviews lab results for patients | | including BUN and creatnine and calculates GFR as needed. Discusses BUN, creatnine, and GFR abnormalities with | | the radiologist to determine if contrast is indicated. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Assumes | | responsibility for patient care, safety, and comfort. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5. Takes responsibility to stock exam rooms with necessary supplies. Maintains equipment and reports any | | equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or appropriate service provider. | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6. Assists in other modalities as assigned. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7. Customer Service; Communicates effectively with staff and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner. | | promotes teamwork by assisting other staff as needed. Words and actions support team improvement. | | | | | | | | | | 8. Maintains credentials for position. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | | | | | | | | | | 2 or more years in the Radiology field is preferred. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | High School Diploma or GED. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Completion of a course in Radiologic Technology which is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic | | Technologists. | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the Florida | | Department of Health. Advance certification in MRI is required. | | | | | | SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS | | | | | | | | | | Skills in properly positioning patients and obtaining diagnostic images, identifying equipment problems, | | establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and public. | | | | | | | | | | This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or | | without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting | | 50 plus pounds. | | | | | | |