What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Legacy Health?
Job Description for MRI Technologist
Legacy Health is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join our team at Legacy Meridian Park Medical Center, the South Metro area's full-service medical center.
- Specialty: MRI Technologist
- Discipline: Allied Health Professional
- Duration: Ongoing
- Employment Type: Staff
Responsibilities:
- Provides quality images with accuracy and efficiency using optimal skills and knowledge of all equipment.
- Positions patient for diagnostic imaging according to department procedures, training, and machine requirements.
- Operates imaging equipment, determines and sets exposure factors, sets technique utilizing all relevant factors to ensure accurate and quality images with minimal and acceptable repeat rates.
- Uses computer image processing to select and optimize images.
- Processes and presents images and related patient information to radiologist for diagnosis.
- Gathers complete documentation of all pertinent information to provide accurate and timely service to customers.
- Identifies patient by checking patient's I.D., full name and medical record number according to department procedure.
- Reviews patient chart and orders to insure correct examination.
- Labels images completely with demographic, position and other needed documentation.
- Logs activities, gathers charging information and charges exams as required.
- Follows department and hospital procedures and policies.
- Performs quality control and quality assurance, records results and reports variance from normal equipment function.
- Performs medication reconciliation on outpatients receiving IV contrast media.
Requirements:
- Graduate of certified Radiologic Technology school or program or graduate of a certified Allied Health Imaging program.
- One year previous experience in the field of MRI preferred. Keyboard skills and ability to navigate electronic systems applicable to job functions.
- ARRT certification in Radiography, or ARRT certification in MRI required. If not MRI-certified at time of hire, ARRT certification in MRI, or ARMRIT certification in MRI required within six months.
- Current state license in Magnetic Resonance Imaging required for all employees who perform this job in the state of Oregon.
- American Heart Association BLS/CPR Certification: Personnel providing direct care in patient care and diagnostic areas are required to acquire and maintain BLS/CPR certification.
Benefits:
- 403b retirement plan
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Vision benefits
