MRI Technologist

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Requisition Number:

R-23599

Facility:

LOC
0026 - 101 Columbian Street
101 Columbian Street Weymouth, MA 02190

Department Name:

SSH Imaging MRIStatus:

Part time Budgeted

Hours:

16

Shift: Day (United States of America)
Under the supervision of the MRI Manager and the MRI Team Leader, the technologist performs a variety of routine and advanced MRI procedures in the presence of a strong magnetic field while monitoring and maintaining essential patient care and safety.

Compensation Pay Range:$45.45 - $61.17

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Includes preparing patient, positioning, setting imaging parameters, performing computer processing, and displaying images.
2. Performs scheduled quality control procedures on MRI scanners and other related equipment. Records QA results as required. Reports any potential equipment related problems to MRI Management Team, as necessary.
3. Insert IV catheters as needed.
4. Prepares for and performs intravenous injection of MR contrast agents including the use of the MR compatible power injector. Understands and can communicate the possible contraindications as well as monitor for and respond to adverse reactions to MR contrast agents. Records all information regarding contrast injections appropriately.
5. Instructs patients and visitors in MR safety procedures.
6. Ensures adherence to safety practices by all persons entering the MRI area.
7. Reviews outpatient and/or inpatient schedules to confirm exams have been protocoled and reviewed for potential contra-indications.
8. Reviews outpatient and/or inpatient schedules to confirm exams have been protocoled and reviewed for potential contra-indications.
9. Reviews outpatient and/or inpatient schedules to confirm exams have been protocoled and reviewed for potential contra-indications.
10. Acts as final check point for patient safety and protocol clarification.
11. Works to prepare inpatients that need MRI examinations by performing inpatient MRI screening, multidisciplinary care-coordination, and the integration of ancillary MRI safe equipment to ensure efficient and effective imaging.
12. Communicate with radiologist for protocol clarification when necessary.
13. Uses designated department protocols. If issues are observed within the designated protocol, report them to the MRI management team and MRI schedulers.
14. Assists in the instruction of visitors and medical staff rotating through the area. Explains patient procedures, processing, equipment operation, safety practices, etc.
15. Obtains and documents necessary patient information from patient/family/significant others and health-care providers pertinent to the care of the patient. i.e., safety (Use of Magnetic field), medical history for relevance of exam ordered.
16. Completes assessments by utilizing medical record/radiology requisitions/physicians’ orders to ensure appropriateness of procedures.
17. Assess patient’s condition/status ensuring the ability of patient to proceed with MRI exam.
18. Document all pertinent information involving the use of oral/IV contrast in Epic and obtain accurate allergy information.
19. Performs all MRI exams with 100% accuracy.
20. Accurately follow departments’ clinical protocols, including post-processing.
21. Rigorously evaluates images for diagnostic purposes; recognizing anatomy and pathology for need of an additional scan or contrast.
22. Begin and complete all MRI exams utilizing the RIS tracking system with 100% accuracy.
23. Utilizes PACS modality work list with 100% accuracy; patient demographics and accession numbers.
24. Responsible for scanning all required documents into PACS and Epic Media Manager for paperless workflow.
25. Properly QC’s MRI…