Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Summary
The MRI Technologist operates the magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Duties
- Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts.
- Position patients for MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff.
- Screen patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance
- Start I.V.’s, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol
- Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately
- Schedule patients for procedures; assist with clerical functions
- Maintain accurate patient records
- Provide orientation for new technologists
- Provide for the psychological and physical needs of patients for MR procedures
- Coordinate scheduling and patient flow
- Assist radiologists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques
- Understand and use the EXA PACS system
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work therein
- Ensure all documentation and prior images are sent to the appropriate Radiologist
- Maintains all necessary licensures. (ARRT, BLS, etc.)