MRI Tech

SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Manager, Medical Imaging for the MRI Division, and according to standard procedures, operates an MRI unit and related equipment, in order to produce MRI images of any designated anatomical area.

Collects and completes records on patient data and equipment operation. Provides assistance to patients and Radiologists. Solves minor equipment problems. Performs calibration tests and other quality control functions on equipment, and notifies service personnel as required.

All essential functions performed in this position reflect the age specific needs of the geriatric, adult, and adolescent patient. Fosters patient and family centered care and nursing services in accordance with the Brown University Health and The Miriam Hospital's mission, vision, values, with consideration of the life span, including all developmental stages as well as cultural patterns.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

In addition to our values, all employees are expected to demonstrate the core Success Factors which tell us how we work together and how we get things done. The core Success Factors include:

• Instill Trust and Value Differences
• Patient and Community Focus and Collaborate

• Prepares and calibrates the MRI unit for daily operation. Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis.
• Screens all patients and visitors, prior to entry into the magnetic imaging area. Appraises physical condition of all patients, to determine durability to withstand the procedure.
• Communicates to the patient, the nature and type of examination to be performed. Verifies and/or obtains informed consent for examinations requiring consent.
• Operates and navigates all pertinent IS software related to job functions such as MAK, Syngo, PACS, Lifelinks, etc.
• Records and maintains patient history from the patient's chart, referring physician, and/or by interviewing the patient.
• Positions the patients for imaging, to obtain satisfactory examinations and perform requested procedures.
• Protects and immobilizes patient in accordance with prescribed safety standards.
• Utilizes a wide variety of technical equipment, including computers, radio frequency generators, gradient coils, multi-format cameras, film processors, and other miscellaneous equipment, to produce MRI images.
• Performs complex imaging of cross-sectional, sagittal, coronal, and obliquely generated MRI images.
• Prepares and QA's images to be interpreted by the radiologist.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems.
• Assists the radiologist in developing new procedures and protocols.
• Assists in development of technical factors.
• Participates in in-service educational programs for technical staff and other hospital support groups, keeping current with required in-service.
• Participates in clinical instruction and supervision of MRI students.
• Maintains a thorough knowledge of the latest development in the MRI field.
• Maintains knowledge of nursing procedures, such as sterile techniques and infection control.
• Observes established hospital and departmental policies, as well as state, local, and federal regulations.
• Maintains ethical conduct with all medical and non-medical personnel.
• Maintains a working area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Understands and practices principles of safety, with regards to strong magnetic fields, as those generated by MRI systems.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned and/or required.

• Requires thorough knowledge of a specialized MRI technology.
• Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technology.
• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, advanced MRI applications and computer operations.
• Basic understanding of the operation of computer consoles.
• MRI certification through the ARRT. New grads may obtain within 90 days of hire.
• Interpersonal skills necessary to interface effectively with patients, patients' families, departmental staff physicians, and others.
• Demonstrated knowledge and skills…