Overview
Job Summary:
Under the direction of a radiologist, performs imaging procedures at a technical level not requiring constant supervision of technical detail. Operates MRI / X-Ray Equipment to make MRIs / radiographs of designated body parts. Responsibilities include knowledge of all MRI procedures. Will be available for emergency on-call procedures as required. Recognizes the need for control/assessment of pain for patients and helps to prevent or reduce patient pain levels when possible.
Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities / Essential Functions
- Under the direction of a Radiologist, produces high quality images on all patient age groups.
- Explains procedure to patient.
- Position and immobilize patient for procedure.
- Selects appropriate technical factors for specific body part.
- Review images for quality and accuracy of positioning.
- Assists Radiologist with Invasive Procedures.
- Sets up room properly for specific procedure.
- Practices principles of sterile technique.
- Label items on trays in accordance with required Joint Commission standards.
- Selects appropriate procedure trays/instruments needed.
- Obtain images as requested by Radiologist to facilitate diagnosis of disease processes.
- Maintain Patient and Personal safety.
- Provides MRI magnet safety to all patients as needed.
- Practices personal radiation safety measures to minimize annual occupational exposure levels.
- Follows principles of good body mechanics when lifting.
- Utilize appropriate transfer techniques for patient condition.
- Use two (2) identifiers approved by the hospital to verify patient identity.
- Administer appropriate Contrast media as directed by Radiologist.
- Administers IV contrast as directed by Radiologist.
- Assess patient for possible contrast media sensitivity prior to beginning venipuncture.
- Attends annual inservice on venipuncture techniques.
- Performs venipuncture as required for procedures.
- PACS
- Completes all exams timely in PACS.
- Properly performs procedure for making patient CD’s.
- Verify that written physician order matches order in PACS.
- Verifies all images are in PACS, scans any required documents, and adds additional study information in notes section as needed.
- Operates film digitizer to add films to PACS.
Qualifications
POSITION REQUIREMENTS: The MRI / Radiologic Technologist is a High School graduate or equivalent; some college preferable; ARRT / MRI registered. Must have satisfactorily completed AMA approved Radiologic Technologist 24 month training program. CPR Certification required.
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