PRN MRI Technologist

To provide highest quality health care services in a professional and Resonance Imagining (MRI) and related procedures to demonstrate sectional anatomic images.

About Hendricks

Be ARRT certified as R.T.(MR) at hire or within 2 years of date of hire as an MRI Technologist Work Shift : 4th Shift (United States of America) Scheduled Weekly Hours : 0

Responsibilities

• 1.
• Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging procedures. a.
• Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner. b.
• Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety. c.
• Selects and operates Magnetic Resonance Imager, equipment and accessories, and determines factors for scanning parameters. d.
• Selects appropriate program for the desired protocol as specified by the Radiologist. e.
• Immobilizes patient as required for appropriate examination. f.
• Applies principles of magnet related protection to minimize hazards to patient, self, and others. g.
• Positions patient to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort. h.
• Verifies documentation for and assists a licensed physician practitioner with procedures. i.
• Assumes responsibility for provision of physical and psychological needs of patients during procedures. j.
• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures. k.
• Prepares, operates, and cares for equipment and other technical instruments used for administration of contrast agents, patient monitoring, and to insure safety within the area. l.
• Prepares, identifies, and administers contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. m.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and provides hard copy records assuring proper identification is recorded. n.
• Initiates basic life support actions when necessary. o.
• Performs diagnostic radiographic procedures when necessary.
• 2.
• Provides patient education by describing tests and procedures to patients, family members, or other responsible parties.
• 3.
• Assumes responsibility for assigned area and report equipment malfunction.
• This includes appearance and cleanliness of area and restocking of area supplies.
• 4.
• Provides input for supply decisions.
• 5.
• Provides practical instruction for students and/or other health care professionals.
• 6.
• Participates in the department’s quality assessment and improvement plan.
• May be responsible for specific quality control duties in the specialty area.
• 7.
• Complies with minimum standards as noted on the cover page of job description.
• 8.
• Maintains knowledge of sterile supplies and techniques utilized for procedures in the MRI area.
• 9.
• Maintains appropriate knowledge to recognize anatomical structures via computer-generated system.
• 10.
• Use common sense and special medical skills to care for the sick or handicapped with regard to the patient’s age and diagnosis.
• 11.
• Record patient histories, indications and all other pertinent information in the Notes section of Synapse.
• 12.
• Creates and/or releases imaging viewing media to other institutions, patients or nursing units upon properly authorized request
• This position may include the requirement to participate in on-call duties in order to provide technical support during hours other than the regularly scheduled shifts.
• Hours and days of on-call coverage may vary according to changes in staffing situations and need.
• Current payroll policies and other hospital and departmental policies will be observed during the on-call and call-in hours.

Requirements

• 1.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent and be a graduate of an approved School of Radiographic Technology and have the credentials as stated in #IX-Vocational Preparation 2.
• Computer experience.
• 3.
• Should be an experienced radiographer demonstrating a knowledge base to successfully complete MRI procedures, and maintain additional education in cross sectional anatomy.
• Staff technologist perform radiography on a Comprehensive Practice Level.
• Individuals must demonstrate competency to meet state licensure and certification requirements defined by law for whole body radiography and maintain the credential R. T. (R) ARRT, or equivalent.
• 1.
• Be certified by the State of Indiana 2.
• Be an R.T.(R) ARRT in good standing 3.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.