MRI Technologist - Main Diagnostic Admin - PRN

Job Description

To operate MRI scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body part as requested. The technologist must be able to produce quality images to present to the radiologist for interpretation and be able to function independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Communication/Customer Service Responsibility:

1. Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and

birthdate.

2. Takes pertinent patient history. Reviews order for procedure and any other

documentation, current meds, allergy information and completed questionnaire.

3. Explain procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding.

4. Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of

delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns following up on

issues or contacting someone who can.

5. Communicates with all customers, co workers, physicians and their office staff in a

professional manner respecting differences.

Clinical Responsibility:

1. Prepares patient for MRI scans by explaining procedure, screening patients for

indwelling material affected by the magnetic field, taking patient pertinent history,

starting IV for contrast media administration as necessary.

2. Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol

producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.

3. Is knowledgeable about coils, gating devices, etc, necessary for the proper completion

of procedures. Has working knowledge of MRI computers including start up and

shutdown. Handles situations involving equipment and patient safety in medical and

equipment emergencies.

4. Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media

administration as necessary. Administers contrast media for the proper completion of

MRI scans according to established protocol or as directed by a physician. Labels

syringes appropriately according to policy.

5. Properly identify, prepare, administer and document various medications used during

procedures.

6. Reconcile patient medications to ensure the patients' current medications will not

interact with the contrast media.

7. Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.

8. Assists co workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IV's, completing

computer functions, preparation of patients.

9. Verify M.D. orders for accuracy and act upon appropriately.

Patient Safety Responsibility: MRI and General Safety

1. Properly screens patients and others before entering the scan room to reduce the risk of injury.

2. Instructs patients, self and all other personnel from risks associated with the MRI unit.

3. Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching out quarterly and in a timely

manner, as applicable.

4. Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.

5. Observe patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.

6. Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals including but not limited to appropriate hand washing, proper identification of patients, labeling containers, meds administration etc.

7. Understands and could execute policies and procedures in cases of medical

emergency, fire, tornado's and other emergency situations.

Information Systems Responsibility:

1. Verifies all images are matched and linked in PACS.

2. Verifies completion of all documents, questionnaires, histories pertinent to the MR

study being performed.

3. Maintains a working knowledge of all Information Systems, including but not limited

to HIS, RIS and PACS. Scans documents, enters data correctly, including contrast

information when appropriate, charges, tracks data correctly and in a timely manner.

4. Knows process and can perform task of burning images to a CD.

General Department Accountability:

1. Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties and stay current with changes as they occur by attending 75% of all department and technical meetings. Participates in department in-services and reviews memos, emails and bulletins for areas of responsibility.

2. Works to accommodate patients scheduling needs; to best utilize personnel and

equipment while…