What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at Parrish Healthcare?
Diagnostic Imaging MRI Technologist
The MRI Technologist reports to CT/MRI Supervisor or DI Supervisor and performs routine and emergent MRI scanning procedures while using careful high magnetic field safety practices.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provides all aspects of Magnetic Resonance Imaging care based on established standards.
- DEMONSTRATES COMPETENCY in all procedures within the scope of practice, as appropriate to the ages of the patients served. This includes infant, pediatric, adult, adolescent, and geriatric age groups.
- Educates the patient prior to performing the procedure and ensures patient questions are answered.
- Ensures proper prescreening of all patients for MRI procedures with patient and/or family interviews.
- Operates computer to achieve maximum quality scans for an accurate diagnosis.
- Administers contrast agents when appropriate using department established criteria and guidelines.
- Communicates patient needs and/or pertinent assessment information to the radiologist (or other healthcare providers) as it pertains to the exam.
- Completes timely and accurate computer entry duties including exam status change, billing additions or corrections, patient tracking time entries, and appropriate ICD-10 codes.
- Cleans and stocks MRI Suite as assigned. Cleans MRI equipment and follows infection control guidelines for waste disposal.
- Prepares and verifies daily function of equipment necessary to perform daily procedures. Performs quality assurance and is responsible for knowing manufacturers safety recommendations for all equipment.
- Reports any problems to supervisor.
- Coordinates patient scheduling, patient care plans and other diagnostic procedures with nursing units, physician offices, other Diagnostic Imaging modalities and radiologists.
- Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as pertains to the work area.
Requirements:
- Formal Education: Associate's Degree or other Two Year College equivalent required. Military training accepted.
- Work Experience: 1 - 2 years of experience preferred.
- Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations: BLS through the American Heart Association required, ARRT certification required, MRI Registry (MR) through ARRT is required within twelve months of hire date.
