MRI Technician

Job Overview

The MRI Tech provides services to patients and physicians through the creation of diagnostic images appropriate to the age of the patient. They are responsible for meeting the established standards of practice and patient care, supplies and equipment and for coordinating teamwork with all the members of the health care team.

Responsibilities

• Performs MRI Examinations
• Applies advanced understanding of imaging techniques, disease processes and application of quantitative and quantification formulas and procedures.
• Reexamines questionnaire data
• Performs exams with technical accuracy and in a timely manner
• Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images
• Completes communication of pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the exam
• Positions patient appropriately to achieve quality diagnostic images.
• Verifies patient identification and documentation
• Communicates with and educates the patient regarding pertinent information during all aspects of the exam
• Completes IV insertion and monitors IV while patient is having exam
• Assures MRI patient safety guidelines are demonstrated and enforced
• Ensures patient data integrity
• Accurately completes computer functions, edits, scheduling, billing, status changes and file jacket transfers in a timely manger
• Accurate image identification and jacket preparation or digital image manipulation and archiving
• Participates as an active team member
• Orients and mentors new employees
• Participates in improvement initiatives
• Responsible for personal and professional development to ensure current knowledge required for position
• Cleans and maintains patient areas, supplies and equipment
• Accepts unique customer service expectations in imaging
• Correctly operates equipment according to accepted standards and guidelines
• Identifies and responds to equipment problems to ensure equipment is in working order according to dept guidelines
• Accepts new technology as it is introduced into the work environment
• MR Safety Officer Duties
• Create, maintain, and communicate all MR safety related policies and procedures
• Acts as a liaison to radiology leadership and radiologists to determine best practices for each site for MR safety.
• Works directly with technologists to ensure consistent MR safety guidelines are being followed
• Assists in researching active implants ensuring technologists understand the conditions they must follow.

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years of radiology experience
• ARRT Radiology Tech
• Basic Life Support (American Heart Assoc or Red Cross)
• For tech acting as MRSO must hold MRSO Certification

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S./B.A.
• MRI Experience
• ARRT (MR)

Benefit Overview

Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract

Compensation Disclaimer

An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.

EEO Statement

EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status