MRI Technologist

The MR technologist works under the direction and supervision of radiology leadership and Lead MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures at a high technical level not requiring constant supervision. The Technologist assumes
responsibility for the safety of their patients and colleagues in their designated work area and takes corrective action when necessary to maintain such safety. The role involves significant patient interaction, technical skill, and adherence to strict safety protocols.

Principal Accountabilities:

- Perform MRI procedures: Generate high quality reproducible MRI scans based on physician orders and established protocols, position patients accurately and safely to capture the correct anatomical areas for diagnosis.
- Prepare and educate patients: Obtain accurate medical histories and screen patients for any MRI contraindications, explain the MRI procedure and address any questions or concerns the patient may have, and investigate and research implanted devices as needed.
- Administer contrast agents: Responsible for initiating intravenous access on patients, prepare and administer contrast agents, when necessary, remove intravenous catheters and apply patient dressings.
- Operate and maintain various equipment: Including monitoring, biopsy, power injector and all other MRI related equipment. Recognize problems / malfunctions of equipment and possess the ability to troubleshoot and perform routine equipment checks.
- Ensure image quality: Evaluate images for acceptable image quality and completeness.
- Adhere to established safety standards, policies and regulations: Follow all MRI safety protocols and practices to protect patients and staff from any MRI related adverse events.
- Communication: Communicate effectively and respectfully with all hospital staff inside or outside of the MRI and Radiology departments with a strong attention to detail, team-oriented, self-motivated and results driven, a desire for personal growth and readiness to identify and overcome challenges, and receptive to feedback.
- Adheres to all hospital policies, PRIDE values, HIPAA regulations and infection prevention standards.
- All other duties, additional responsibilities, and functions as needed and assigned

- Must adhere to Site Specific dress code requirements
- Call and holiday rotations as required by the site
- Shift minimum as determined by the site
- Assists with training and mentoring of new team members or students.
- Effectively maintains all licenses and certifications, including any CE requirements.
- Adheres to all system requirements, policies, procedures and guidelines
- Utilizes all system clinical communication tools
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Must be able to effectively work in a high-volume team environment
- Ability to learn new tasks quickly and have problem-solving skills, while meeting daily productivity targets
- Must be detail oriented and well organized
- Proficiency in Epic and Sectra PACS is preferred - can be obtained via training/introductory period.

Required:
ARRT or ARMRIT Certification: Hold MR Certification from the American Registry in Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Technologists (ARMRIT).

ARRT is preferred.

BLS certification