MRI Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• To operate MRI scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body part as requested.
• The technologist must be able to produce quality images to present to the radiologist for interpretation and be able to function independently with minimal supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and birthdate.
• Takes pertinent patient history.
• Reviews order for procedure and any other documentation, current meds, allergy information and completed questionnaire.
• Explain procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding.
• Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns following up on issues or contacting someone who can.
• Communicates with all customers, co workers, physicians and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
• Prepares patient for MRI scans by explaining procedure, screening patients for indwelling material affected by the magnetic field, taking patient pertinent history, starting IV for contrast media administration as necessary.
• Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
• Is knowledgeable about coils, gating devices, etc., necessary for the proper completion of procedures.
• Has working knowledge of MRI computers including start up and shutdown.
• Handles situations involving equipment and patient safety in medical and equipment emergencies.
• Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media administration as necessary.
• Administers contrast media for the proper completion of MRI scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician.
• Labels syringes appropriately according to policy.
• Properly identify, prepare, administer and document various medications used during procedures.
• Reconcile patient medications to ensure the patients’ current medications will not interact with the contrast media.
• Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.
• Assists co workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IV’s, completing computer functions, preparation of patients.
• Verify M.D. orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately.
• Properly screens patients and others before entering the scan room to reduce the risk of injury.
• Instructs patients, self and all other personnel from risks associated with the MRI unit.
• Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching out quarterly and in a timely manner, as applicable.
• Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.
• Observe patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.
• Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals including but not limited to appropriate hand washing, proper identification of patients, labeling containers, meds administration etc.
• Understands and could execute policies and procedures in cases of medical emergency, fire, tornado’s and other emergency situations.

Required Education:

• Graduation from ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology School.

Required Certifications & Licensure:

• ARRT -Ohio License as Radiographer.
• BLS (American Heart Assoc.)

Required Skills & Experience:

• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures.
• Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Minimum two (2) years of related experience.

Schedule Hours Per Week: 40.00
Schedule Hours Per day: 10.00
Schedule Days Per Week: 4.00