MRI Technologist

Summary: The essential functions of this position include, but are not limited to; performing magnetic resonance imaging on patients utilizing highly technical equipment and administering contrast materials as required.
Other functions that may be assigned.
Responsibilities: (25%)* Prepare scan room and patient for examination.
(25%)* Draw up IV contrast if needed; administer oral contrast if indicated; perform warm-up procedure on equipment; enter patient data and appropriate scan parameters; review patient data to assure proper exam; review previous exams.
Interview and screen patients for contraindications prior to having and MRI study; explain the procedure and answer patient questions.
(25%)* Transport patient into exam room, assist patient & position appropriately for exam; determine if allergic to anything; inject appropriate IV contrast; perform scan with attention to appropriate positioning; be alert for need of additional or thinner slices/images.
Utilize correct protocols, coils, restraints and other materials when scanning.
(15%)* Assure proper marking with regard to orientation of patient; enter images with keypad with attention to order of image.
(10%)* Prepare records for radiologist and assures that all clinical information is complete; assures that exam images are in correct order; provide additional information as required.
Required Education: Associates Degree Certifications and Licensures: ARRT - Reg Radiologic Technologist Required Equivalent Experience - ARRT registry or registry eligible required with in 1 year of hire.
One (1) year clinical experience as normally acquired through AMA approved school of radiologic technology required.
ARRT MR - ARRT MRI Required Equivalent Experience - ARRT MRI - required within two years of hire or transfer date BLS - Basic Life Support Required Equivalent Experience - Within 1 month of hire or transfer Other Information: Maintains patient flow; maintains a patient log; assure that appropriate charges are entered into computer system.
Assure proper equipment operation.
Notify manager of equipment failure; call service provider as required; keeps equipment clean.
Demonstrates professionalism and courtesy at all times toward all employees, physicians, associated staff and MyMichigan Medical Center-Gratiot customers and potential customers.
Provides support to Radiologist during invasive MRI procedure.
Maintains sterile field and needed equipment, i.
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, needles and solutions during invasive MRI procedure.
Helps in other areas of department when time permits.
Utilizes appropriate lift equipment on a routine basis and MRI safety.
Demonstrates competency in Infection Prevention and Control Practices and Policies.
All other duties as assigned.