MRI Technologist

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Job Type:
Regular
Scheduled Hours:
24
Job Summary:
Professionally trained individual who produces high quality radiographs and basic CT's for interpretation and diagnosis. This position will also independently perform all MRI procedures requested on a physician order. The procedure will be performed promptly and proficiently. The technologist will ensure all safety criteria are met. The end purpose is to provide quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.
Job Description:

• Operates all equipment's in an effective, safe, and efficient manner.
• Performs all technical aspects of ordered MRI/CT procedures. This service provides diagnostic images for interpretation by the Radiologists.
• Oversees and ensures patient, operator, and visitor safety throughout the procedure. Utilizes the pressure injector in a safe and correct manner. Patient safety must be monitored and maintained by the technologist. Completes all proper consent forms prior to administration of contrast. Documents any current or previous reactions.
• Must be proficient in all aspects of the job duties of a CT Tech and MRI Tech.
• Effectively utilizes all necessary computer systems in compliance with HIPPA guidelines.
• Maintains room and equipment cleanliness per standards of infection control guidelines. Orders supplies pertinent to the performance of MRI/ CT procedures.
• Administers IV injections and draws blood for creatinine levels and documents information for JCAHO.
• Obtains and records all patient data as required by the medical center, state, JCAHO or other agencies. Ensure proper charging of all procedures, coding, and modifiers are correct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education, Credentials, Licenses:

• Education and National Credentials:
  • Graduate of an AMA School of Radiological Technology and/or registered by the ARRT (R)(CT)(MR) Registered.

OR

• Complete ARRT (MR) within 15 months of job assignment.
  • Complete MR competency checklist within first 90 days of job assignment.
  • Complete ARRT (MR) certification within 1 year of competency checklist completion.
• Current CPR certification.

• State Licensure:
  • Kentucky:
    • KBMIRT Radiation Operators License (Radiography).
  • Indiana:
    • Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) License - Radiologic Technologist

Specialized Knowledge:

• Effective communication skills
• Proven competency to inject intravenous contrast agents.
• Advanced knowledge of cross section anatomy.
• Must be proficient in multiple slice CT scanners used to generate tomographic images of the organs of patients for diagnostic purposes.
• Operates the Pac's equipment.
• Must be competent in dealing with contrast.

Kind and Length of Experience:

• Adequate clinical experience

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt
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