MRI Technician

11128 MRI Tech

Performs magnetic resonance imaging in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.

Reports to:

Director of Radiology.

FLSA:
Non-exempt.

Education:

Associate's Degree Preferred;
Graduate of a Program in Discipline Required.

Licenses: ARRT Certified; MRI board certification Preferred;
Kentucky State Radiation Operators License.

Certifications:

Basic Life Support (BLS).

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

• Reviews patient history and physician's orders.
• Educates patient regarding procedures, equipment and exam to ensure patient's understanding and cooperation.
• When ordered, prepares and administers contrast media and/or medications within scope of practice.
• Monitors patient condition continually and reports/responds to changes in status as appropriate.
• Prepares equipment and supplies.
• Selects appropriate exposure factors and imaging parameters.
• Positions patient and performs imaging procedure(s).
• Analyzes results and identifies issues with the quality of imaging results.
• Takes appropriate action to resolve image quality issues, including repositioning patient and repeating procedure.
• Enters, transmits and reports scan results.