Float MRI Technologist; Outpatient

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The MRI Technologist performs all MRI procedures in accordance with established department policies and procedures to ensure the best possible patient care services are delivered. Participates in on-call rotation.

• Performs all magnetic resonance imaging procedures according to established department protocols, performs appropriate volume of procedures according to patient load by shift, ensures that the correct patient information and technical settings are entered prior to execution of the procedure, prepares and administers intravenous contrast media according to established protocols, performs venipuncture using sterile technique, demonstrates a working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, processes, records, and archives images for evaluation, interpretation, and maintenance purposes, completes filming of all cases in a timely fashion according to radiologists, requirements, completes processes to send image data to PACS.
• Performs tasks associated with the proper execution of a MR examination in accordance with the established department and hospital policies and procedures, accepts assignments from supervisor in positive manner, recognizes and performs duties that need to be accomplished although not routine, restocks and maintains assigned work area/equipment in an orderly fashion, assists in movement of patients to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and imaging table (uses appropriate restraint devises as needed), participates in on-call coverage as needed.
• Performs all assigned RIS transactions to ensure accurate patient and procedure information is recorded in a timely fashion for medical records and billing, completes patient exam in RIS, reviews martial and exam charges, exits/corrects as necessary.
• Performs visual maintenance checks on all equipment used and reports all malfunctions to appropriate personnel, performs quality assurance procedures, provides clear concise information regarding mechanical problems and service needs, records equipment downtime in department log and notifies appropriate personnel according to department procedures, knowledge of MRI safety procedures of proper shutdown sequence of system.
• Communicates with hospital staff and physicians in the performance of MR procedures to exchange pertinent patient information, assists in scheduling of routine and emergency exams, handles calls with courtesy and efficiency, communicates identified patient related problems with appropriate chain of command.
• Demonstrates competency in performing all procedures, age range from neonatal to geriatric, demonstrates capability of explaining procedure to patient, considers patient's comfort during procedure, understands emotional response when procedure is completed, demonstrates respect for patients right to privacy, all matters handled in confidential manner, ensures patient meets criteria for a safe MRI scan, monitors patients to detect signs of acute anxiety or clinical difficulties, abides by professional code of ethics.
• Assists to identify patient and family learning needs and provides pertinent information regarding the procedure that is appropriate for age and level of learning to the patient and significant other, evaluates patient history for MRI capability, provides verbal education regarding procedure performed that is appropriate for age and level of learning for the patient/significant other.
• Completes all documentation forms as required by department, completes incident forms and risk management forms in timely manner, completes patient education and discharge forms in timely manner, completes all documents as required in MR department for patient log, education, patient history.
• Contributes to a positive work environment and demonstrates teamwork, demonstrates professional attributes and effective technical skills to satisfy job expectation.

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