JOB SUMMARY: Perform MRI examinations and deliver patient care, contributing to the efficient operation of the MRI unit, promoting clinical excellence and continuity of care. JOB QUALIFICATIONS: - Graduate of an accredited radiological health applied science program.
- ARRT registered.
- Requires minimum of three (3) years MRI experience.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: - Knowledge of MRI technology, equipment operation, and magnet safety.
- Experience prescribing and performing clinical MRI procedures.
- Experience filming & electronically transmitting MRI data.
- Knowledge of MRI terminology and the ability to follow interpreting physicians directions.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and work independently.
ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: - Capability to be independently mobile.
- Ability to transport wheelchair and gurney patients.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds, with reasonable flexibility.
- Ability to work in limited space.
- Hearing and visual acuity sufficient to perform and monitor MRI procedures.
INTERRELATIONSHIP REQUIREMENTS: - Interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with patients and families, who may or may not be under physical stress.
- Interpersonal skills and knowledge necessary to interact with radiology personnel, radiologist, referring physicians, and co-workers.
- Ability to maintain confidential information.
- Possess an overall positive attitude toward patients, employer, and co-workers.
MAJOR DUTIES/CRITICAL TASKS: - Required to accurately obtain signatures and complete site-specific patient consents and insurance demographic information.
- Prepares and educates patients about their MRI procedure.
- Screen patients for contraindications to magnetic field.
- Prepares patient for MRI procedure by accurately assessing patient's signs and symptoms.
- Operates MRI scanner for data acquisition, reconstruction of images, and documentation of images.
- Performs quality control measures for the purpose of ensuring optimal image quality.
- Prepare images for transmission and/or filming for interpretation by a radiologist.
- Practice accurate and timely completion of scheduled and unscheduled work to maximize productivity.
- Practice safety measures in MRI and Environment of Care.
- Applies the profession's code of ethics in all aspects of practice.
- Performs other related duties as required.
SUPERVISION: - Reports To: Local Operations Manager
EQUIPMENT: - Various types of MRI equipment
- Information system computer.
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