MRI Technologist

is not intended to be all-inclusive; employees will perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by the immediate supervisor and/or hospital administration as required.

• Maintains utmost level of confidentiality at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates business practices and personal actions that are ethical and adhere to corporate compliance and integrity guidelines.
• Demonstrate an understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pharmacology and medical terminology
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and image formation
• Maintains knowledge of magnetic field safety
• Prepares and administers contrast media (gadolinium) in accordance with DCH medication guidelines and physician order
• Serves as the primary liaison between patients/families and radiologists and other members of the support team
• Is sensitive to the physical and emotional needs of the patients/families through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills
• Uses professional and ethical judgment and critical thinking in performance of duties
• Participates in MR QA programs to continually assess professional performance
• Pursues continuing education activities to for optimal patient care, enhanced knowledge and technical competence
• Maintains a high degree of accuracy in positioning and exposure techniques
• Maintains knowledge of and practices proper magnetic and patient safety techniques
• Maintains sensitivity to the mental and physical needs of the patient through good communication, patient assessment, patient monitoring and patient care skills
• Reconfirms patient identification and verifies procedure requested or prescribed
• Uses good age specific skills in dealing with the psychosocial, developmental and physical needs of the patient
• Uses consistent and appropriate techniques to gather relevant information from the medical record, patient, family and other healthcare providers
• Verifies patient LMP status when appropriate
• Determines whether the patient has been appropriately prepared for the examination
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the requested procedure, such as medication, insufficient preparation, presence of ferrous and RF-sensitive material before patient enters the magnetic field
• Analysis information obtained during the assessment phase and develops an action plan for completing the procedure
• Uses his/her professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to improve diagnostic quality
• Consults appropriate medical personnel to determine a modified action plan when necessary
• Determines the need for accessory equipment
• Reviews the medical record and the physician’s request to determine optimal scanning parameters for suspected pathology
• Verifies that the patient/family have consented to the procedure and fully understands any risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. When appropriate, verifies that written consent has been obtained
• Provides accurate explanations and instructions at an appropriate time and at a level the patient/family can understand
• Administers first aid and provides life support in emergency situations
• Assesses the patient’s physical and mental status during the procedure
• Measures the procedure against established protocols and guidelines
• Identifies any exceptions to the expected outcome
• Documents any exceptions clearly and accurately
• Reviews images to determine if additional scans will enhance the diagnostic value of the procedure
• Notifies appropriate health provider when immediate clinical response is necessary, based on procedural findings and patient condition
• Reassess the patient’s mental and physical status prior to discharge from the practitioner’s care
• Transfers images to PACS system as appropriate
• Archives images to data storage devices according to established guidelines
• Reviews all diagnostic data for completeness and accuracy
• Ensures that all procedural requirements are in place to achieve a quality diagnostic exam
• Refers questions about diagnosis, prognosis or treatment to the patient’s physician
• Assist in counseling staff in regard to performance, conduct attendance and other related matters
• Assists in new staff orientation
• Maintains prescribed standards in MR imaging
• Assists in developing/maintaining MR procedure manual
• Assists in resolving inter and inter departmental problems relating to MRI section
• Performs weekly inventory of area supplies, orders needed items via computer
• Prepares purchase order requests for delivery and non-inventory items, forward to Admin. Director for authorization prior to sending to M.M. for purchase
• Assists in Maintaining the section in full compliance with all requirements of federal and state regulatory agencies
• Provides basic patient care and comfort including good infection control practices, including good hand washing technique, appropriate use of standard precautions
• Consistently provides the best image quality within the limitations of available resources and patient clinical status
• Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and medical record, which may affect the examination
• Recognize the appearance of normal and abnormal anatomical structures
• Recognize examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting and/or other appropriate physician
• Identifies any artifact producing objects and removes whenever possible
• Identifies life threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Uses oral and written communication skills to interact with interpreting physician
• Assists in resolving inter and inter departmental problems relating to diagnostic MR
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Exercises appropriate age-specific communication skills when interacting with customers, patients, and families
• Exercises appropriate age specific safety practices
• Uses appropriate age specific procedural interventions
• Performs weekly inventory of area supplies, orders needed items via computer
• Assists in maintaining the section in full compliance with all requirements of Federal and State regulatory agencies
• Provides basic patient care and comfort including good infection control practices, including good hand washing technique, appropriate use of standard precautions
• Consistently provides the best image quality within the limitations of available resources and patient clinical status
• Recognize significant clinical information and historical facts from the patient and medical record, which may affect the examination
• Recognize the appearance of normal and abnormal anatomical structures
• Recognize examination findings that may require immediate clinical response and notifies the interpreting and/or other appropriate physician
• Identifies any artifact producing objects and removes whenever possible
• Identifies life threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Uses oral and written communication skills to interact with interpreting physician
• Assists in resolving inter and inter departmental problems relating to diagnostic MRI
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Ensures that self and MR staff members assist in the collection of pertinent information regarding equipment, the procedures and the work environment
• Ensures that self and MR staff assists in the collection of pertinent data regarding departmental Process Improvement activities
• Ensures that services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines
• Ensures that equipment maintenance and operation comply with established guidelines
• Assesses equipment to determine acceptable performance based on established guidelines
• Ensures that self and staff review protocol and procedure manuals as well as Safety, Risk Management, Radiation Safety and other pertinent manuals on at least an annual basis.
• Analysis information collected and recommends whether changes need to be made to equipment, procedures or work environment; discusses any recommended changes with appropriate supervisor.
• Ensures all QA checks are completed and documented in a timely manner
• Assists in performing departmental safety inspections
• Reports equipment malfunction to service vendors, ensuring all required documentation is completed

Education and/or Experience:

• Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school.
• Two to four years related experience and/or training in magnetic resonance imaging or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Registry or registry eligible for advanced certification in MR imaging.
• Must be registered within one (1) year after the hired date.