MRI TECHNOLOGIST I

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Overview

Overview Under supervision, to perform work involving providing support and assistance to the MRI staff and Manager in the performance of their duties, specifically with training, Quality Improvement, and continuing education issues.

Key Responsibilities

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions) Assesses the exams performed on an ongoing basis, and provides findings and results as appropriate.

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OtherMri Technologist

Under supervision, to perform work involving providing support and assistance to the MRI staff and Manager in the performance of their duties, specifically with training, Quality Improvement, and continuing education issues. Works closely with the Sub-section Chief (Radiologist) and directly with the Manager of MRI dept. to ensure the efficient daily operation of the MRI dept. Tech interacts with co-workers, Physicians, patients and nursing units, displaying appropriate Guest Relations.

Responsibilities

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Responsibilities

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→Assesses the exams performed on an ongoing basis, and provides findings and results as appropriate.

→Assists Leadership in collecting departmental CQI, Radiologist CQI, and ACR in the appropriate time frame.

→Demonstrates the ability to work independently, to operate all types of departmental equipment, and perform all types of MRI procedures, taking into account patient’s age, physical mental and emotional condition, 100% of the time.

→Informs Leadership of all equipment malfunction and initiates appropriate service calls and maintains documentation of same.

→Learns office procedures so that direction and assistance can be given to technical and office staff in the absence of the manager.

→Assists with orientation and training of technologists on the proper use of all equipment and new procedures instituted in the department.

→Guides and directs employees as needed to ensure that services to patients and other customers are maintained at an optimal level at all times, while conferring with the radiologist or physician requests for supplies required for special procedures.

→Performs other duties as needed and/or assigned.

→Assists physicians with biopsies and other invasive procedures, utilizing the modality as guidance and maintaining sterile technique.

→Review and correlates patient exam orders with patients current history and prior exam history to ensure that the appropriate exam is being performed.

→Verifies correct transfer of images and exam information through PACS and RIS for interpretation by the Radiologist ensuring correct charging.

→Maintains the Magnet and radio-frequency protection of all patients and visitors at all times.

→Administers contrast materials in the prescribed dose in accordance with dept. policy.