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The MRI Technologist performs high-quality diagnostic MRI procedures while ensuring patient safety and comfort. They are responsible for verifying prescriptions, positioning patients, operating imaging equipment, and maintaining accurate digital records.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a high school diploma and have graduated from an accredited 2-year radiologic technology program. Required certifications include a Florida State License (CRT), ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT registry, and Basic Life Support (BLS).
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Job description
Summary
This position is accountable for performing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures which produce high quality of diagnostic digital exams. Works on a level not requiring constant supervision while demonstrating basic MRI skills and following protocols established for a various age groups of patients. Performs a variety of general technical (IV skilled) MRI procedures that will require judgement and initiative for radiological diagnosis. Assumes responsibility for designated area or procedures as required.
Essential
Duties and Responsibilities
Verifies that the prescription matches the procedure that is going to be performed, and records all reasons for the exam including the all signs and symptoms.
Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation. Administers oral and or IV contrast when necessary or ordered.
Familiar with effects of SAR levels and follow proper magnetic safety protocols.
Positions patient on examining table by following protocols and adjusts immobilization devices to obtain optimum views of specified area of body requested by physician.
Moves MR equipment into specified position and adjusts equipment controls to set exposure factors such as time and distance per protocols.
Processes radiologic MRI digital images and examines for technical quality and diagnostic acceptability, and prints CDs when requested.
Verify that the patient’s exam corresponds to the ordered exam in PACS. Make changes in billing codes/exam titles as needed.
Make sure to present any prior studies along with current studies to radiologist for diagnostic assessment.
Stock/Order supplies, check machine for any problems, perform equipment QC as needed and any other duties that may be assigned to you daily.
Pursue
All other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications / Education / Experience
High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate of a 2-year radiologic technology program from an accredited school.
Current and valid Florida State License (CRT)
Current and valid Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) registry MRI (MR) registry OR
American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT)
Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association (CPR)
Knowledge & skill performing MRI general procedures and protocols.
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology necessary to perform MRI imaging including body mechanics and patient movement.
Knowledge of safety requirements for staff, patients and visitors.
Skill in positioning patients properly.
Skill in using computer network system competently to process patient and department information.
Skill in performing quality exams and exercising compassion with patients.
Skill in IVs for administration of contrast materials.
Skill in completing job functions in a timely manner.
Knowledge of customer service concepts and clinic policies including safety, privacy and HIPAA regulations
Ability to communicate clearly in person and over the phone to establish/maintain cooperative relationships with patients, families, physicians and other staff.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, co-workers, and management.
