MRI Tech

MRI Tech at Ohio Health summary:

The MRI Technologist prepares patients for MRI procedures, operates MRI equipment, and assists radiologists during testing. They perform safety and quality control checks, administer contrast agents, and manage imaging data for diagnostic interpretation. This role requires an Associate's Degree and certifications such as ARRT and BLS, working primarily in a healthcare environment focused on patient care and imaging services.

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Job Description

Summary:

The position prepares patient for testing (including thorough screening questioning), assists the radiologist during testing, operates the MRI equipment for a variety of procedures, maintains supply inventory in assigned rooms, and covers call duty, as assigned.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Operates MRI equipment, including the magnet, injectors, independent consoles, physiological patient monitors, and cardiac gating/monitoring equipment.
Uses equipment to properly adjust pulse sequences according to body part and diagnosis.
Demonstrates correct and adequate anatomic positioning skills.
Performs daily safety and quality control checks for the system.
Sends images to PACS for interpretation.
Transfers images to independent console for further manipulation.
Reformats and performs post processing of images for radiologist interpretation.
Administers MRI contrast agents

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)
ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, BLS - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, ORD - Ohio Radiographers - Ohio Department of Health

Additional

Job Description:

SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE

ARRT – American Registry or Radiologic Technologists or ARMIT - American Registry of Magnectic Resonance Imaging Technologists or NMTCB Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board

BLS – Basic Life Support

Field of Study:
Radiography

Work Shift:

Day

Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Department

MRI

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... if your passion is to work in a caring environment
... if you believe that learning is a life-long process
... if you strive for excellence and want to be among the best in the healthcare industry

Equal Employment Opportunity

Ohio Health is an equal opportunity employer and fully supports and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Ohio Health does not discriminate against associates or applicants because of race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, ancestry, national origin, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, disability, marital status, familial status, or other characteristics protected by law.

Equal employment is extended to all person in all aspects of the associate-employer relationship including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, compensation, discipline, reduction in staff, termination, assignment of benefits, and any other term or condition of employment

Keywords:

MRI technologist, magnetic resonance imaging, radiologic technologist, patient preparation, MRI equipment operation, contrast administration, radiology imaging, quality control MRI, ARRT certified, Basic Life Support