MRI Technologist

Overview

At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you.

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Job : P

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job.

Performs a variety of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures on patients using high field strength magnets and related equipment. Performs MRI imaging sequences necessary to reach a medical diagnosis and decision. Works under the guidance of the section MRI clinical instructors and Radiologists; participates in resident training program and may be responsible for specific areas of instruction in the training of Radiology students, house staff, or others, in MRI procedures, protocols, and equipment and/or safety issues.

Bills all procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork.

The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings.

Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct.

• Obtains quality images for medical diagnosis by performing magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures as directed by a physician by using appropriate technical factors and scanning techniques.
• Performs and remains current on all scanning protocols.
• Evaluates MRI scans for technical quality.
• Prepares patients for MRI exam: explains procedure, ensures that patient screening form is properly completed, safely transfers patient to MRI equipment, properly positions patient and assists patient on completion of exam; completes exams in the required timeframe.
• Troubleshoots equipment problems and when necessary report to the proper personnel for repair.
• Utilizes ancillary equipment appropriately: PACS system, Med Rad power injector, and Invivo monitor.
• May assist in department onboarding of Radiology students, house staff, or others, in MRI procedures, protocols, and equipment and/or safety issues.
• Bills all procedures performed and maintain necessary paperwork.
• Independently and consistently performs at least one of the following highly specialized imaging types: cardiac MR, functional (fMRI), or full breadth of intraoperative MRI procedures (e.g., intraop, postop, lymphangiogram, laser ablation, etc.)
• Acts as a solid resource for other MRI technologists and staff regarding policies and procedures, imaging techniques and coordination of complex imaging procedures.
• Assists and leads acceptance testing for new protocols and takes an active role in training others.

Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Education
:
Completion of an accredited Radiologic technology or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) program.

Experience
:
Three (3) years of progressive responsibility and directly related work experience

License/Certification:

• ARMRIT MRI Technologist by American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
• or
• Registered…