MRI Technologist – Full Time

Job Title: MRI Technologist

Hours: Monday – Friday 1:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. with weekend rotation

Location: All Offices as necessary

Reports to: MRI Modality Manager

Exemption Status: Non-Exempt

SUMMARY – The purpose of this position is to perform high quality MRI studies while providing excellent customer service and customer care to patients.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Verify patient’s personal information and history
Clear patients according to MRI Safety standards/guidelines
Explain the procedure to the patient
Perform MRI scans according to the referring physicians’ script/referral using correct protocols, which includes setting up the room with appropriate coil for scan to be performed
Perform injections following contrast protocol as indicated
Maintain confidentiality and comply with all HIPAA and Corporate Compliance regulations
Practice MRI safety at all times
Provide ear protection
Monitor patient during study by communicating with them
Make the patient comfortable to insure an excellent exam; providing blankets, knee rest and padding when necessary
Follow manufactures guidelines for service
Process the patient check out by using PACS and RIS and appropriate documentation
Always practice infection control
Maintain a clean and well stocked room
Perform weekly ACR QC
Burn CDs
Post processing studies as needed
Order supplies
Travel to SJRA offices as necessary
Punctuality and regular attendance
All other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – This position has no supervisory responsibilities

QUALIFICATIONS

Graduate of approved Radiology program
Current, valid New Jersey license
ARRT license
Board certified in MRI

Training and Experience

Two to three years experience in MRI practices

Knowledge, Skills and Competencies

Proficient in cross sectional anatomy as well as medical terminology
Proficiently perform venipuncture
Infection control practices
Operate a power injector
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Physical Demands of the Position

Lifting/moving patients, positioning the patients
Assisting patients on and off table and into a wheelchair, when required
Sitting 50% of shift, standing 10% of shift and walking 40% of shift

Working Conditions

Direct patient contact
Magnetic fields passed the five (5) gauss line
Potential exposure to blood and body fluids

Disclaimer: The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. At any time and without advance notice, management may assign new duties, reassign existing duties, or eliminate duties.