Mri tech prn

Essential Job Duties

· Prepares patient for procedure, providing instruction and education to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety

· Selects and operates magnetic resonance system, surface coils, physiologic gaiting devices and associated equipment to achieve desired results

· Position patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of study

· Acquires IV access on patients needing contrasted studies by way of universal precautions and utilizing phlebotomy national standards

· Assists the radiologist with certain minimally invasive procedures such as arthrograms under ultrasound guidance

· Pleasant demeanor

· Excellent communication skills

· Neat and professional appearance

Responsibilities: include, but are not limited to:

· Assists in on the job training of new employees

· Ensures charges are submitted properly and consistently with the procedure performed

· Ensures proper scheduling of patients to maximize utilization of time and equipment

· Maintains patient confidentiality; complies with HIPAA and compliance guidelines established by the practice

· Attends annual CPR and OSHA and other appropriate training programs

· Is responsible for maintaining continued education as required for professional licensure

· Attends all staff meetings

· Performs all other tasks as assigned

Education: · A minimum of graduation from an accredited school on radiologic technology

· Graduate from a Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation (CAHEA) accredited program in medical imaging or the equivalent

· Certification by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists

· Valid Mississippi Licensure

Additional Position Requirements

· Experienced in medical imaging demonstrating competency to successfully complete magnetic resonance procedures

· Additional education in sectional human anatomy

· Ability and high level of comfort in working with various people

· Performs magnetic resonance procedures subsequent to a licensed practitioner’s order

· Corroborates patient’s clinical history with procedure, assuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner

· Heavy Lifting up to 100 Lbs.

• · Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
• Involves standing, walking and sitting for periods of up to one hour.
• Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Normal visual acuity and hearing are required.
• Employee will, at times, work under stressful conditions, and irregular work hours.

· Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.

Job Type: Part- Time

Remote: None