Mri Technologist

JOBSUMMARY: 

A        Performs MRI procedures at a technical levelrequiring no constant supervision.

A         Performs avariety of technical and imaging procedures that require independent judgment.

A        Assumes responsibility for patient safety and imagequality protocols. 

WORK HOURS: 

A        PRN hours as required to provide departmental coverage 24 hours aday plus on-call coverage.

A          Must have flexibility tofill in staffing requirements with vacations, illnesses, terminations. 

A        Overtime occasionally required.

JOB RELATIONSHIP

A        WORKERS  SUPERVISED: 

o   Transporters.

A        SUPERVISED BY: 

o  TechnicalSupervisor, Medical Imaging Manager; next in chain of command is C.O.O.

QUALIFICATIONS:

A        EDUCATION

o  Graduate of Radiologic program, which is accreditedby the Joint Review Committee for Radiology Technology Education (JRCRTE).

A        LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION

o  Valid State Licensure, Valid ARRT Licensure.

A        TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

o  Completion of accredited Radiology Technologistprogram.

A        JOB KNOWLEDGE

o   JACHOstandards, Performing all routine MRI procedures.

PRINCIPLETASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform M.I. procedures as ordered, including MRI, x-rays, fluoros
• Standby in surgery with C-arm
• Utilize portable x-ray equipment as needed.
• Perform procedures on inpatients, outpatients, and ER patients
• Transport patients
• Process films
• Forward films to ER and discuss findings with physician, if needed
• Assist with peer group interviews
• Work you share of overtime when heavy workload arises
• Order and stock supplies
• Handle equipment problems by investigation, calling repair service, notifying Tech Supr or Manager
• Assist coworkers with transport and procedures
• Additional duties may be added to techas responsibilities if and when the need arises
• Be abreast of all P.I. projects and areas routinely monitored
• Assist Tech Supr and Manager with projects when needed
• Attend department meetings, hospital in-services
• Assists in departmental orientation to new employees
• Follow IMC Standards of Performance, Hospital Goals, Department Goals
• Responsible for scheduling and cost of continuing education

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