MRI Technologist Senior

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Job Summary
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Under indirect supervision, performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging examinations; provides assistance to physician(s) during exam; recognizes and reports patient emergency situations in absence of nursing personnel; determines vital signs and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintains intravenous fluid, oxygen and other life support systems.

• Performs specialized MRI studies; positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling as needed.
• Interprets unusual tissue contract patterns and alters or adds protocols as necessary to enhance diagnosis.
• Prepares hard copies from multiformat laser images; transfers images to magnetic tape for archival and storage.
• Maintains high level of knowledge of complex operation physics of Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
• Identifies potential equipment crisis by troubleshooting methods.
• Reviews requisitions and assembles patients records; prepares previous cases for physician review.
• Communicates with referring physician and educates as necessary during site tours.
• Receives and identifies patient; verifies preparation procedures are proper and in order.
• Assures safety as well as comfort, physical and psychological needs of all patients throughout entire examination.
• Provides assistance to physician(s) during exam; recognizes and reports patient emergency situations.
• Maintains service records, logs equipment malfunctions; reports and informs Chief MRI Technologist of service related problems.

Essential Responsibilities
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The above list is a summary of the key responsibilities and is not exhaustive.

Experience
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• Two (2) years (4,160 hours) MRI experience as registered technologist.

Education
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• Associates degree in radiologic technology; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

License, Certification, Registration
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• Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

Additional Requirements
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• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, interpersonal relations, customer service, and problem solving.

Preferred Qualifications
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• SIGNA experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques, industrial occupational operations, and Kaiser systems/organization.