MRI Technologist

Operates MRI equipment and performs MRI procedures in a hospital setting by performing the following duties.

Experience Qualifications

• 1 year MRI experience. Preferred

Licenses and Certifications

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging - MRI - ARRT Preferred
• Basic Life Support - BLS Required within 90 days of hire.
• Radiography - ARRT Required

What you will do

• Perform MRI procedures by preparing and positioning patient for diagnostic imaging procedures including high acuity ICU, ED, Stroke and Trauma patients.
• Assists radiologist in examinations and procedures as needed.
• Prepare patients with pacemakers for MRI exams including assisting with placing the patient in SafeScan mode for patient safety.
• Assist Anesthesiologist when performing MRI exams on sedated patients by setting up anesthesia machine and monitors.
• Maintain knowledge of MRI Compatible IV pumps to transfer meds prior to moving patient into scan room.
• Measures and administers contrast media.
• Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
• Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
• Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
• Completes forms and maintains records, logs, and reports of work performed.
• Performs office work including, but not limited to, answering phone, filing, obtaining information from computer, typing cards to stamp films, and ordering departmental supplies.
• Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
• Adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.

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