Cardiac MRI Technologist

Job Description

Job Summary:

• This role performs a variety of Cardiac, Fetal and MRI procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs all MRI techniques and examinations according to the procedures determined by the Radiologists.
• Maintains constant attention to patients assigned to the technologist for examination 100% of the time
• Produces optimal MRI images for the purpose of diagnostic interpretation 100% of the time.
• Selects proper technical factors, coils, restraining devices and operated MRI equipment as directed 100% of the time.
• Provides protection in accordance with prescribed MR safety standards to ensure the well being of patients, hospital personnel, general public and self while performing any duties 100% of the time.
• Identifies and archive patient’s images.
• Maintain records of exams.
• Responsible for proper identification on images including patient identification and patient demographics 100% of the time.
• Maintains appropriate records of examinations and MRI procedure log 100% of the time.
• Maintains the integrity and efficiency of the Radiology Information System 100% of the time.
• Conducts self in a professional manner.
• Subject to on-call status including weekends and holidays.
• Refers to the MRI Team Leader any unresolved problems relating to staffing, morale, work methods, discipline and other activities 100% of the time.
• Promotes professionalism, continuing education and staff development 100% of the time.
• Participates in the formal in-service program provided for Radiology Complex 95%.

Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma / GED – Required.
• Technical Diploma Radiology – Required.
• At least two (2) years MRI Experience – Required.
• At least five (5) years MRI Experience – Preferred.
• Pediatric Experience – Preferred.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging MR (ARRT) – American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) – upon hire – Required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) – issued through on organization that requires a hands-on instructor lead psychomotor skills verification (ex. American Heart Association or Red Cross). – upon hire – Required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Knowledge of all forms of MRI Imaging (Required proficiency).
• Knowledge of information systems for transferring data (Required proficiency).
• Knowledge of Radiology Information Systems (Required proficiency).
• Works independently of supervision (Required proficiency).
• Good organizational skills (Required proficiency).
• Excellent phone etiquette and communication skills (Required proficiency).
• Provides Family Centered Care (Required proficiency).
• Integrates knowledge and assessment of child and family (Age-Specific Competency) (Required proficiency).