US:NV:Carson City MRI
Full Time
Summary
Qualifications
o Registration with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography and MRI OR ARMRIT licensure.
o Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) / Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) for healthcare provider's certification.
o Knowledge of general anatomy, including high leve understanding of cross sectional anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.
Preferred
o MRI experience/training
Essential Functions
o Performs routine and emergent MR scans according to section assignment.
o Explains and prepares patients for procedures and obtains any required consent forms.
o Positions patient in most suitable anatomical position and applies radiofrequency (RF) pads. Practices medical and surgical asceptic and sterile techniques.
o Documents patient assessment/history related to procedures and provides patient care and education to meet patient's physical and psychological needs.
o Assists physicians (radiologist, cardiologist, and other specialists) in performing image guided diagnostic and invasive procedures.
o Performs and documents equipment quality control according to department protocols: recognizes and reports any malfunction or variation to supervisor for recommended service or replacement.
o Maintains manual and computerized patient, department, and hospital records. Initiates computer archive functions to store and/or retrieve patient information. Performs associated clerical tasks as needed.
o Performs other radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures using equipment, related accessories and contrast media as needed.
o Performs other related duties as assigned.