Performs the necessary job duties to provide optimum quality patient radiographs with ALARA radiation exposure. (Allow as reasonably achievable)

Job Duties:

• Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance.
• Schedule patients for MRI procedures.
• Start IV’s amp; administer contrast media as directed. Have knowledge of the power injector.
• Perform Radiological examinations when NOT performing MRI duties.
• Ensures operation of magnetic resonance imaging equipment
• Completes preventive maintenance requirements and performing QC; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
• Maintains supplies and inventory by checking stock; anticipating needed supplies.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirement by studying existing and new legislation.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops or by completing continuing education course credits.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of treatment; answering questions.
• Prepares patients for magnetic resonance imaging procedures by positioning patients; adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified position; adjusting equipment controls to set exposure factors.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols; following drug protocols in case of reactions to drugs, such as contrast media.
• Maintains quality images by following established standards and procedures.
• Documents patient care services and records.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Education:

High School Diploma; Minimum 2 year degree from approved Radiologic Technologist Program or College. ARRT Registered in Radiography amp; MR or Registry eligible.

Training/Experience:

One year dedicated Magnetic Resonance Imaging Program is desired but not required.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Supply Management
• Verbal Communication
• Infection Control
• Creating a Safe
• Effective Environment
• Organization, Scheduling
• Professionalism
• Customer Focus
• Confidentiality
• Bedside Manner
• Medical Teamwork