MRI Technologist

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- ** Job Description Summary
** MRI technologists operate MRI scanners that take images of patients’ bodies to assist with diagnostic  testing. They are responsible for presenting clear images to physicians to provide an accurate diagnosis to a patient.  MRI technologists ensure they are following safety standards and explain the MRI process to patients. MRI  technologists monitor patients during scanning. They also monitor equipment functions and ensure they capture  clear images so physicians can provide an accurate diagnosis.

They also recognize abnormalities and irregularities  in images and understand the difference between a quality image and one that needs to be retaken
** Entity
* * Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
** Worker Type
** Employee
* * Worker Sub-Type
** Regular
* * Cost Center
** CC000883 COL - MRI Imaging (DMC)
** Pay Rate Type
** Hourly
* * Pay Grade
** Health-29
** Scheduled Weekly Hours
** 40
* * Work Shift
**** Job Description
**** Entity/Organization: MUHA (Medical University Hospital Authority/Medical Center)
**** FLSA Status:
** Hourly
* * Hours Per Week**:40  
** Job Description/

Summary:

** MRI technologists operate MRI scanners that take images of patients’ bodies to assist with diagnostic testing. They are responsible for presenting clear images to physicians to provide an accurate diagnosis to a patient. MRI technologists ensure they follow safety standards and explain the MRI process to patients. MRI technologists monitor patients during scanning. They also monitor equipment functions and ensure they capture clear images so physicians can provide an accurate diagnosis.

They also recognize abnormalities and irregularities in images and understand the difference between a quality image and one that needs to be retaken
** Minimum Training and Education**:

Graduate from an accredited school of radiologic technology.  
** Required Licensure, Certifications, Registrations**:
Must be registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider. Copy of academic degree or transcript required.
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* Physical Requirements:

** Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous) Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous) Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions.

(Infrequent) Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous) Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent) Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (Frequent) Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous) Ability to reach overhead.

(Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous) Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous) Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs.

(Infrequent) Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent) Examples include:
To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to…