MRI Technologist

Schedule: Day Shift.  24 hours weekly.  

About the Position

The MRI Technologist is a registered radiologic technologist who performs magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures per physicians' orders and produces images according to Radiology Department policies and procedures.

Overview of Responsibilities

• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure; ensure information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Prepare patients for procedures, providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Select and operate imaging equipment and associated accessories to successfully perform procedures.
• Select appropriate anatomic program for the desired protocol.
• Position patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilize patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Competently operates the MRI equipment.
• Competently operates the MRI equipment.
• Evaluates MRI images for technical quality; manipulate display parameters and ensures proper patient identification is recorded.
• Responsible for assigned area and reporting of equipment malfunction; contact appropriate service vendor when having errors and/or issues with any equipment.
• Maintain archival storage of digitized data as appropriate.
• Prepare, identify, and administer contrast media in a safe and effective manner.
• Obtain vital signs (pulse, respiration, and blood pressure) when needed.
• Provide patient education; explain pre- and post-procedural instructions to patient and/or patient’s family.
• Participate in the department quality assessment and improvement plan.
• Apply principles of patient safety during all procedures, including assisting/transporting patients.
• Provide assistance to office staff with answering the phones and any other office work that is needed.
• Make sure that each exam room is clean before bringing a patient into the room, clean daily and stock supplies.
• Wipe down equipment after use of each patient with a hospital approved germicide.
• Complete all paperwork in PACS, RIS, etc.
• Ensure all paperwork is correct and complete when submitting a PACS correction to a PACS super user or Administrator.
• Start and maintain intravenous (IV) access per orders when applicable and with appropriate training and competency.
• Attend meetings when able, based on patient care needs.
• Obtain 24 hours of Continuing Education every 2 years.
• Complete all required computer-based learning modules on time.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements (HFAP, DNV, ISDH, OSHA, ACR, etc.).
• Understand the hazards associated with the magnetic field of the MRI machine.
• Follows MRI Safety practices/policies to ensure the safety of patients, visitors, MRI technologists, other technologists, and any other personnel in the vicinity of the magnetic field of the MRI machine.
• Assist in obtaining/maintaining departmental accreditations when applicable.
• Complete annual competencies.
• Follows Reid Health flu vaccine policy.
• Adheres to Radiation Safety Policies.
• May be subject to irregular hours and call.
• Assists in emergency or crisis situations as needed.
• Copes with unpredictable situations.
• May need to function across the different modalities within the department as technically competent

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.

Education & Experience

• Education Required: Must be a graduate of an approved, 24-month program in Radiologic Technology accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) and the United States Department of Education (USDOE).
• Documented education, training, and competency in Radiography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging or any other modality that is specific to their skills.
• Education Preferred: Education in additional radiology modalities would be nice to have.
• Experience Required: A minimum of 2 years in an approved educational program.
• Experience Preferred: Experience as a licensed radiologic technologist in Radiography and MRI is beneficial.

Licensure & Certification

• Must possess a Radiologic Technologist License issued by the Indiana State Department of Health.

• Certification and Registry in Radiography by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is required. Additional ARRT certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or any specialized modality(s) is preferred.

• Current BLS certification