MRI Technologist

Med Center Health; Bowling Green (KY); In loco; USD 65.000 - 85.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Med Center Health in Bowling Green, KY seeks an MRI technologist to perform imaging procedures under the medical director and ensure patient safety protocols are followed.

You will conduct complex MRI exams, adjust system factors per policy, and document orders and patient information while providing comfort to patients of all ages.

Competenze

• Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Ultrasonography, (OR) Nuclear Medicine program required.

Mansioni

• Performs M.R.I. exams as ordered by referring physicians, including filming, post processing and archiving of acquired images.
• Positions patients appropriately to assure suitable anatomical posture and image.
• Shields patients as necessary.
• Changes or adjusts the system technical factors as necessary and within department policy to meet the needs of the patient and or physicians’ requirements.
• Reviews Inpatient and Outpatient orders and consults Radiologist if necessary. Makes required changes and adjustments in orders as requested.
• Records and alerts manager of errors or malfunctions to the system.
• Identifies minor and major problems related to the operation of the M.R.I. system. Performs necessary system shutdown and restart procedure.
• Greets and registers patients. Obtains clinical and insurance information including insurance cards and any orders sent by referring physician. Obtains patient or guardian signature as needed.
• Routinely questions the patient before the start of the exam and completes M.R.I. safety forms and questions concerning pacemakers, heart valves, or previous surgery.
• Places patients at ease about their examination and will attempt to accommodate any special needs of the various patient age groups and effectively communicate with those patients.

Conoscenze

MRI Imaging

Patient Safety

Patient Interaction

Technical Adjustments

Formazione

Radiology Tech program

Strumenti

MRI Equipment

PACS

Descrizione del lavoro

Performs MRI imaging procedures under the direction of the medical director. Responsible for carrying out patient safety protocols. Performs complex diagnostic Magnetic Resonance examination using advanced imaging, recording and processing devices. Functions as the first line interface with patients in the successful accomplishment of imaging needs.

Minimum Qualifications

Work Experience

Previous general radiology experience preferred.

Previous MRI experience strongly preferred.

Education

Graduate of a Radiology Technology, Ultrasonography, (OR) Nuclear Medicine program required.

Certifications/Licensure

Registration with the ARRT required.

Job Specific Performance Standards

The duties listed below are a summary of the major essential functions of this position. The position may require other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned, and specific functions may change from time to time.

• Performs M.R.I. exams as ordered by referring physicians, including filming, post processing and archiving of acquired images. Positions patients appropriately to assure suitable anatomical posture and image. Shields patients as necessary.
• Changes or adjusts the system technical factors as necessary and within department policy to meet the needs of the patient and or physicians’ requirements.
• Reviews Inpatient and Outpatient orders and consults Radiologist if necessary. Makes required changes and adjustments in orders as requested.
• Records and alerts manager of errors or malfunctions to the system.
• Identifies minor and major problems related to the operation of the M.R.I. system. Performs necessary system shutdown and restart procedure.
• Greets and registers patients. Obtains clinical and insurance information including insurance cards and any orders sent by referring physician. Obtains patient or guardian signature as needed.
• Routinely questions the patient before the start of the exam and completes M.R.I. safety forms and questions concerning pacemakers, heart valves, or previous surgery.
• Places patients at ease about their examination and will attempt to accommodate any special needs of the various patient age groups and effectively communicate with those patients.