Mri Tech

Location/Department:  Hospital - Radiology

FT 72/pp - Benefits Eligible

Job Summary:

Perform diagnostic MRI procedures. Acquire history & screening. Appropriate technique & processing. Venipuncture. Transfers patients.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  None

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Protects visual & other access to patient specific & other confidential information from public view-including computer screens.


• Removes &/or shreds patient specific or other confidential information as per policy.


• Passwords are never disclosed & computers are locked when not in use.


• Understands read back of verbal orders/critical lab values & can state process.


• Understands procedure to clarify physician orders.


• Uses standing orders when indicated.


• Performs chart audits appropriately & completely.


• Participates in EHR review if requested.


• Accurately calls report to MD as warranted by condition, reports to others as needed.


• Reports sentinel events or adverse drug reactions or incidents as warranted.


• Uses only approved abbreviations.


• Understands patient safety goals & actions taken.


• Reports to manager potential infectious diseases that may/may not compromise patient or team member health. Washes hands when soiled or contaminated.


• Uses 2 patient identifiers before giving treatments, illustrates process.


• Uses final verification before invasive procedures, can verbalize correct process, & documents in EHR.


• Reassesses patient in response to changes in condition after intervention & as needed, documents in EHR.


• Provides treatments as ordered in a timely & appropriate manner, documents in EHR.


• Provides education to patients & family, documents in EHR.


• Demonstrates awareness of patient rights.


• Understands the spiritual aspects of patient care & can give examples of such.


• Uses respect & dignity when dealing with death & dying.


• Utilizes ethics committee if needed or is aware it exists.


• Annual education completed on time; attends seminars, hands on training & continuing education as appropriate.


• Able to utilize EHR, computerized scheduling, filing & purging.


• Follows MMH policies, including proper phone etiquette, dress code, badge wearing & personal hygiene.


• Proper stocking exam rooms.


• Having appropriate supplies ready.


• Equipment warmed up & ready.


• Equipment cleaned & checked daily.


• MRI


• MRA


• Properly screening all MRI patients.


• Venipuncture

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong customer service skills, communicates well with others.


• Able to problem solve & multi-task.


• Able to operate applicable hospital equipment.

Education and Experience:

• Associate’s degree or equivalent majoring in Radiology/MRI


• Registered as a Radiology Technologist/MRI Tech by the ARRT


• CPR certified


• Minimum 1 year prior work experience 

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent walking, standing, pushing, pulling, stooping, kneeling, reaching, talking, & use of hands


•  Able to frequently lift over 50 lbs