MRI Tech - CMDI (Casual)

The MRI Tech provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of diagnostic images appropriate to the age of the patient.  They are responsible for meeting the established standards of practice and patient care, supplies and equipment and for coordinating teamwork with all the members of the health care team.  Will cover hospitals in Monticello, Hutchinson, Little Falls, Staples, Crosby, Princeton, Melrose, Sauk Centre, Long Prairie, Mora, Onamia, or other facilities.

Performs MRI Examinations

• Applies advanced understanding of imaging techniques, disease processes and application of quantitative and quantification formulas and procedures.
• Reexamines questionnaire data
• Performs exams with technical accuracy and in a timely manner
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images
• Completes communication of pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the exam
• Positions patient appropriately to achieve quality diagnostic images.
• Verifies patient identification and documentation
• Communicates with and educates the patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of the exam
• Completes IV insertion and monitors IV while patient is having exam
• Assures MRI patient safety guidelines are demonstrated and enforced

Ensures patient data integrity

• Accurately completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, status changes and file jacket transfers in a timely manger
• Accurate image identification and jacket preparation or digital image manipulation and archiving

Participates as an active team member

• Orients and mentors new employees
• Participates in improvement initiatives
• Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
• Cleans and maintains patient areas, supplies and equipment
• Accepts unique customer service expectations in imaging

Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines

• Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to dept guidelines
• Accepts new technology as it is introduced into the work environment

MR Safety Officer Duties

• Create, maintain, and communicate all MR safety related policies and procedures
• Acts as a liaison to radiology leadership and radiologists to determine best practices for each site for MR safety.
• Works directly with technologists to ensure consistent MR safety guidelines are being followed
• Assists in researching active implants ensuring technologists understand the conditions they must follow.

Organization Expectations, as applicable:

Demonstrates Commitment to Customers

• Is aware of different customer needs/desires.
• Takes action to meet customer needs/desires with respect to customer diversity.
• Helps improve processes to meet customer needs.
• Suggests and acts on ideas to improve overall customer service.
• Respects confidentiality and shares information with only those that need to know.

Demonstrates Commitment to Fellow Employees

• Seeks to understand and value differences between employees.
• Treats other employees with dignity and respect.
• Demonstrates open, honest communication and behavior.
• Resolves conflict in a positive manner.
• Contributes to the productivity of the workgroup.

Demonstrates Commitment to CMDI

• Lives the values of dignity, integrity, service and compassion.
• Supports the mission/vision.
• Speaks positively about CMDI.
• Chooses to make CMDI a better place

Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served

• Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making.
• Communicates in a respectful manner.
• Ensures a safe, secure environment.
• Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
• Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
• Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver.

Fulfills all organizational requirements

• Completes all required learning relevant to the role
• Complies with all relevant laws, regulation and policies

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required

Experience

2-4 years of radiology experience

License/Certification/Registration

ARRT

BLS

For tech acting as MRSO must hold MRSO Certification

Preferred

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Experience

MRI Experience

License/Certification/Registration

ARRT (MR)