MRI Technologist Contingent Days

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Job Description\:

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. 

•    Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. 
•    Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. 
•    Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. 
•    Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. 
•    Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. 
•    Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. 
•    Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. 
•    Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. 
•    Able to take call/standby as required by the department. 

DMC Harper University Hospital has distinguished itself in surgery and medicine and is known for its clinical expertise and innovative research. A specialty referral hospital, Harper has established Centers of Excellence in neurosciences, bariatric surgery, vascular services, multidisciplinary cardiovascular services, hypertension, stroke prevention and heart failure.

Job Description\:

Under general supervision and following established policies and procedures, performs diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment. 

•    Verifies patient identity and reviews patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure. 
•    Interviews patient to obtain, verify or update medical history and assesses risk factors such as medications, pregnancy and/or psychological indicators. 
•    Explains procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives and follow-up. 
•    Sets up equipment and acquires appropriate images as per script. 
•    Reviews images, makes initial observations, documents exceptions from established protocols and communicates data to radiologist. 
•    Recognizes and responds to medical emergencies as appropriate. Provides physician-prescribed post care instructions to patients. 
•    Participates in process improvement activities within radiology practice including but not limited to quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis and patient satisfaction. 
•    Provides imaging education to residents, student technologists and new employees. 
•    Able to take call/standby as required by the department. 

1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

3. One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

1. Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

2. Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support - Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period.

3. One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).

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