What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Associates In Medical Imaging, LLC?
Job Summary
Perform MRI examinations and deliver patient care, contributing to the efficient operation of the MRI unit, promoting clinical excellence and continuity of care.
Job Qualifications
Perform MRI examinations and deliver patient care, contributing to the efficient operation of the MRI unit, promoting clinical excellence and continuity of care.
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited radiological health applied science program.
- ARRT registered.
- Requires minimum of three (3) years MRI experience.
- Knowledge of MRI technology, equipment operation, and magnet safety.
- Experience prescribing and performing clinical MRI procedures.
- Experience filming & electronically transmitting MRI data.
- Knowledge of MRI terminology and the ability to follow interpreting physicians directions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
- Capability to be independently mobile.
- Ability to transport wheelchair and gurney patients.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable flexibility.
- Ability to work in limited space.
- Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform and monitor MRI procedures.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families, who may or may not be under physical stress.
- Interpersonal skills and knowledge necessary to interact with radiology personnel, radiologist, referring physicians, and co-workers.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Possess an overall positive attitude toward patients, employer, and co-workers.
- Required to accurately obtain signatures and complete site-specific patient consents and insurance demographic information.
- Prepares and educates patients about their MRI procedure.
- Screen patients for contraindications to magnetic field.
- Prepares patient for MRI procedure by accurately assessing patient's signs and symptoms.
- Operates MRI scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, and documentation of images.
- Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal image quality.
- Prepare images for transmission and/or filming for interpretation by a radiologist.
- Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
- Practice safety measures in MRI and Environment of Care.
- Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
- Performs other related duties as required.
- Reports To: Local Operations Manager
- Various types of MRI equipment
- Information system computer.
