MRI Technologist

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum Education:

• High School Diploma (Required)
• AND
• Graduate of a formal education program accredited by a mechanism acceptable to the American Registry of Radiology Technologist (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) (Required)

Minimum Experience:

• 2 years of Clinical MR Imaging experience in a hospital or out-patient environment (Preferred)
• Pediatric Imaging experience (Preferred)

Certifications/License Requirements:

• Registered Radiography Technologist (ARRT) (Required)
• OR
• ARMIT Certification (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge:

• Demonstrate appropriate patient care, technical, procedural and evaluation skills.
• Demonstrates proficiency to perform a variety of procedures independently , consistently and effectively .
• Demonstrates skillful operation of imaging equipment and related components.
• Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history with scanning protocols.
• Knowledge of pediatric imaging protocols to perform quality clinical and research exams.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Adequate professional communication skills both oral and written.
• Familiarity with contrast medications used for MR exams.
• Some knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel Programs.

Clinical and Research Imaging Procedures

• Perform all exams in an efficient manner , with the ability to recognize when to make scan sequence adjustments to enhance images.
• Orient new technologists to attain proficiency of pediatric imaging protocols.
• Monitor exam orders to identify opportunities to perform exams.
• Be part of MR team which prioritize and coordinate patient throughput to ensure all patients are serviced in a timely and quality-oriented fashion.
• Review exam schedule to verify orders, protocol and exams are accurately assigned.
• Assist Lead MR technologist and MR Manager as needed with day to day operations.

Quality Control

• Verify exam requests with patient information(the right exam with the correct patient).
• Ensure exam images have the correct patient data.
• Follow correct procedures regarding warm-up, phantom scanning and shut-down of equipment; troubleshoot and recognize equipment malfunctions.
• Check exam orders and exam charges for accuracy; complete RIS assignments accurately and in a timely manner; verify exams are loaded onto Picture Archival Communication System (P ACS).
• Acknowledge and respond to performance improvement feedback from Radiology Faculty.
• Track and record scanner data to meet American College Radiology (ACR) requirements.

Patient Care

• Ensure the cleanliness of scanners and exam rooms; patient exam related items are stocked and prepared in advance to facilitate efficiency .
• Greet patients/parents, introduce self and role to patient and treat all patients/families in a kind, courteous and professional manner.
• Communicate and explain exam procedures to patients/parents in a clear and concise manner; communicate with patient/parent throughout the exam and visit to MR Department; discharge patient/parent with appropriate follow-up information.
• Make every attempt to meet scheduled appointment times and accommodate stat and add-on exam requests.
• Report patient/family customer service issues to MR Manager in a timely manner.
• Share on-call responsibilities, equally , with all MR Technologists.

Clinical Safety

• Adhere to all OSHA regulations, including no eating or drinking in designated patient care areas; adhere to ACR MR Safety guidelines relating to all MR Safety Zones.
• Research implant devices to determine MR safety designation; perform implant, ferrous metal and clinical safety checks for every patient.
• Ensures Time Outs are conducted for patient, staff and equipment before advancing to Zone Three (3).
• Inquire about menstrual status and possibility of pregnancy for female adolescents and teens.
• Immediately report scanner or room equipment malfunctions to MR Physicist, scanner Field Engineers and/or CN Engineering Department.
• Complete annual MR Safety course and mandatory annual reviews in CHEX.

Communication

• Conduct daily huddles with staff to discuss patient flow and other issues.
• Confer with faculty and colleagues when confronted with an unfamiliar problem.
• Consistent email review for department and hospital operations updates.
• Communicate with colleagues in a collaborative manner to promote a positive work environment.
• Immediately report personnel issues to MR Manager and/or radiology on-call administrator to ensure continuous staffing and safe environment.