MRI Technologist

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Relief

Shift: As Needed

Salary Range: 38.93 - 60.34 hourly

Under the direction of the Site Manager and MRI Supervisor, demonstrates competency and actively functions in MRI. Operates MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images of anatomy requested by the referring physician.

• Prepares procedure room and patient for all studies. Properly disinfects all equipment after each patient, following cleaning policies and protocols. All dirty linen should be disposed and replaced after every patient. Monitors patient flow for efficient daily operations.
• Educates patient regarding ordered procedure and answers any related questions. Obtains patient history and written consent for exam. Verifies patient information, checks for appropriate ICD‑10 codes. Utilizes appropriate patient safety screening/consent forms to ensure all safety precautions have been addressed prior to procedure.
• Performs MRI procedures in accordance with established protocols. Positions patients and selects appropriate equipment necessary to accomplish procedure depending upon the age of the patient and the physical capabilities. Monitors patient during procedures; notifies radiologist of reactions or problems. Assists the radiologist when necessary. Every effort must be made to minimize patient discomfort.
• Demonstrates competency on all general diagnostic imaging equipment in MRI. Ensures quality images for all completed procedures prior to releasing patient by reviewing films or sending images to the Pictorial Archive Communication System, depending on type of procedure. Imaging quality assurance should be less than 2% per month.
• Carries out duties and assumes responsibility for portions of the quality assurance program, as directed by the equipment vendors. Maintains competence with Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and all Pictorial Archive Communication System (PACS).
• Runs a pending work report daily to ensure all exams have been properly charged. PACS and EMR errors are closely tracked and reported on performance improvement reports following the quality assurance policy. The individual error rate should be less than 2%.
• Maintains adequate supplies. Is responsible for stocking the room, as assigned, at the beginning of each shift and throughout the day to ensure that the room is always ready to perform the required procedures. Is aware of supply needs and par levels, and reports all items that fall below par level to the designated person.
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

• Education:
  
  Associate Degree;
  Radiologic Technology; or graduate of a Radiologic Technology program, or graduate of an MRI program.
• Credentials:
  Registered Technologist, Radiography Basic Life Support; and/or RT (MR) Registered Technologist, Magnetic Resonance Imaging or ARMRIT Registered MRI Technologist.
• Experience:
  
  Must have one year of Radiological Technologist experience or no experience necessary if a graduate of an MRI program.

• Education:
  
  Same as required.
• Credentials:
  Same as required.
• Experience:
  
  Preferred – MRI experience.