General Job Summary: Responsible for the operation of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner for providers. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care.
Essential Job Functions:
- Performs MRI imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards practice and protocols of the individual site Radiologist.
- Maintains patient care, comfort, and safety during transport to and from the coach and during the exam.
- Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administers contrast agents according to site-specific protocols.
- Cooperates with facility healthcare personnel and complies with facility policies and procedures.
- Provides images to the facility in the desired format.
- Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems.
- May assist with the setup and teardown of equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Maintains a clean environment inside and outside of the MRI unit.
- Completes necessary administrative tasks, e.g., time report, billing, QA, etc.
- Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Complies with HIPAA, OSHA, and safety standards and regulations.
- Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents.
- Acts as backup for MRI Medical Receptionist.
- Ensures licensures are current and up to date.
- Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the department/practice.
Education/Experience:
- High School Diploma.
- Graduate of an approved two-year Radiologic Technology program.
- Registered with the AART and certified in MRI is required.
- KY state license is required.
- CPR/AED and first aid certification preferred.
Schedules will change as department needs change, including overtime, evenings, and weekends. Travel as needed.
Knowledge:
- Knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
- Knowledge of customer service standards in the healthcare field.
- Knowledge of current medical terminology and anatomy.
- Knowledge of electronic health records system.
Skills:
- Excellent adaptability skills.
- Use of a scheduling system within practice management software and accuracy in data entry.
- Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
- Skilled in interacting with patients in an autonomous, responsible, professional, and ethical manner.
Abilities:
- Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems.
- Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
- Ability to produce very high-quality special imaging with little supervision.
- Ability to organize work environment and workload to meet needs of the organization.
- Ability to assist the Radiologist with interpretation of exams.
- Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment.
Equipment Operated: Standard office and imaging equipment.
Work Environment: Imaging office. Sitting six to eight hours per day with some stooping and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Must be able to lift 60 pounds.
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