What are the responsibilities and job description for the Skilled MRI Technologist position at SUMMERLIN IMAGING CENTER LLC?
Job Description
Job Description
Job Summary
The MRI Technologist operates the magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Duties
- Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts.
- Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance
- Start I.V.’s, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol
- Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately
- Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Provide orientation for new technologists
- Provide for the psychological and physical needs of patients for MR procedures
- Coordinate scheduling and patient flow
- Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques
- Understand and use the EXA PACS system
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein
- Ensure all documentation and prior images are sent to the appropriate Radiologist
- Maintains all necessary licensures. (ARRT, BLS, etc.)