MRI Technologist - Weekend shift
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| RADIOLOGY AND IMAGING SPECIALISTS | ||||||
| JOB DESCRIPTION | ||||||
| Job Title: | MRI Technologist | |||||
| Location: | Central and Pablo | |||||
| Division/Dept.: | RIS & LRH IMAGING | |||||
| Reports To: | Office Supervisor | |||||
| Type of Shift: | PRN | |||||
| JOB SUMMARY | ||||||
| The MRI Technologist performs a variety of MRI procedures in an outpatient setting while maintaining a high level | ||||||
| of customer service and quality patient care. The responsibilities of the MRI Technologist include performing | ||||||
| routine MRI procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist and demonstrating compassion to | ||||||
| ensure overall patient satisfaction. | ||||||
| JOB RESPONSIBILITIES | ||||||
| 1. Performs routine MRI procedures following the protocols established by the radiologist. Competently performs | ||||||
| procedures with limited supervision. | ||||||
| 2. Properly inputs all required patient information into the system including protocol, patient history, referring | ||||||
| providers, and any additional information to the radiologist regarding the procedure. Able to burn CDs per | ||||||
| patient request. | ||||||
| 3. Logs all injections with the amount, date, time, route, and response to injection. Reviews lab results for patients | ||||||
| including BUN and creatnine and calculates GFR as needed. Discusses BUN, creatnine, and GFR abnormalities with | ||||||
| the radiologist to determine if contrast is indicated. | ||||||
| 4. Properly identifies patients and demonstrates compassion while maintaining patient confidentiality. Assumes | ||||||
| responsibility for patient care, safety, and comfort. | ||||||
| 5. Takes responsibility to stock exam rooms with necessary supplies. Maintains equipment and reports any | ||||||
| equipment malfunctions to the supervisor or appropriate service provider. | ||||||
| 6. Assists in other modalities as assigned. | ||||||
| 7. Customer Service; Communicates effectively with staff and supervisors in a polite and courteous manner. | ||||||
| promotes teamwork by assisting other staff as needed. Words and actions support team improvement. | ||||||
| 8. Maintains credentials for position. | ||||||
| WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| 2 or more years in the Radiology field is preferred. | ||||||
| High School Diploma or GED. | ||||||
| Completion of a course in Radiologic Technology which is approved by the American Registry of Radiologic | ||||||
| Technologists. | ||||||
| Current certification (ARRT) with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists and licensed by the Florida | ||||||
| Department of Health. Advance certification in MRI is required. | ||||||
| SKILLS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS | ||||||
| Skills in properly positioning patients and obtaining diagnostic images, identifying equipment problems, | ||||||
| establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and public. | ||||||
| This job requires prolonged sitting or standing, frequent bending, stooping, or stretching; Must be able to see with or | ||||||
| without corrective eyewear, must be able to hear clearly, with or without assistance. This position may require lifting | ||||||
| 50 plus pounds. |