Radiology Technician MRI - PRN

Description

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.

This is a PRN position with opportunities in Edwards, Frisco, and Vail, CO.

• 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.
• Ability 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.
• Coordinate imaging activities such as burning or uploading compact disc (CD) or using Powershare.
• Able to operate and understand PACS (Digital Picture Archiving Communications Systems).
• Meet the Company’s expectations as described in the VSON Policies and Practices.
• Operate Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanners to perform MRI imaging/scans; maintain communication with patient to monitor safety and comfort during imaging.
• Inspect images to ensure quality. Provide imaging to the facility in desired format laid out by Radiologists; routes MRI reports to appropriate physician including outside physicians.
• Test and calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications; troubleshoot technical issues.
• Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications; perform insurance pre-certifications for scans and radiology orders; obtain patient benefit information and notify patient of liability.
• 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.
• Meet the Company’s expectations as described in the VSON Policies and Practices.
• 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.

• 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.
• This position is on a team or acts as an individual contributor and does not supervise employees.
• The position receives high-level guidance in performing multifaceted or complex functions, establishes priorities, resolves issues, and sometimes refers to a supervisor.

Reports-To Level: Radiology Tech Supervisor

# of Reports: N/A

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

This job operates in a medical office environment where frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations…