MRI Technologist

• Ensures proper patient identification, order verification, and prepares the patient for the exam.
• Performs MRI examinations per department protocol.
• Understands cross sectional anatomy and demonstrates anatomical positioning competency.
• Critiques own films.
• Completes studies within acceptable time limitations without compromising patient care or the quality of the examination.
• In coordination with the radiologist, selects proper scanning techniques and protocols.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of protocol relating to contrast administration. As ordered by the physician and under radiologist or physician supervision administers intravenous contrast material to patients.
• Practices appropriate infection control and sterile techniques.
• Understands and operates all MRI equipment and related information systems appropriately to ensure that quality images are produced. Exhibits understanding and proficiency with electronic imaging.
• Incumbent views, transfers, archives, and manipulates images.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of the MRI scanner. Troubleshoots when needed and understands the shutdown and start up procedures.
• Exhibits a working knowledge of the magnet, cryogens, gradient amplifiers, and all relevant computer hardware and software.
• Understands the Quench procedure and when it should be performed.
• Adheres to and understands the MRI safety policy and the FOUR ZONE concept.
• Understands proper MR magnet safety in an event of an emergency.
• Thoroughly and accurately completes all required documentation including time stamps and image storage.
• Follows appropriate protocol for medical necessity, coding and charging, obtaining consents if necessary, documenting any events that may occur for quality, maintaining a current QC program for ACR and reporting any equipment failures or problems.

• Currently attending and receiving formal Ultrasound, MRI, Nuclear Medicine training from an accredited training program.

• Successful completion of formal training from an approved/accredited school with Radiologic Technology (RT) Certification.

• If working in Utah, must have active State of Utah License.
• -or-
• Recent graduate from an accredited training program in the imaging specialty modality which is related to the job position (must pass boards within 1 year of graduating from program)
• -and-
• Current State of Utah License if working in Utah if required for that modality

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.)
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

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