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- PRN - MRI Technologist
- Shifts: 12 hours
- Available shifts - Monday - Sunday
Locations for work include: 1 site in Burlington, NC and two sites in Greensboro, NC
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Description
The MRI Technologist provides quality care to patients undergoing MRI procedures. The technologist must demonstrate full knowledge of MRI procedures and equipment.
Duties and Responsibilities
- · Facilitate the patient experience by greeting patients, explaining pre and post-procedure instructions, and verifying the patient’s identity. Utilize AIDET Principles in all patient and provider encounters.
- · Perform MRI exams using proper protocols and positioning techniques, transporting patients safely, verifying the accuracy of orders, and documenting patient information.
- · Document the patient’s exam through data entry, report retrieval, scanning and recording the exam details in the electronic medical record system.
- · Conduct routine start-up and closing operations including turning on equipment, performing quality control, and completing work queues.
- · May be required to conduct environmental and safety procedures including cleaning and sterilizing the exam room and equipment.
- · Use of proper isolation precautions when needed.
- · May need to evaluate and maintain supply levels and practice safe patient maneuvers.
- · Safely transfers patients to and from carts, beds, and wheelchairs.
- · Positions the patient ensuring patient comfort and modesty.
- · Selects proper imaging devices, provides proper shielding for patients and assisting personnel, and sets the machine to obtain optimal images.
- · Conduct environmental and safety procedures including cleaning and sterilizing the exam room and equipment. Evaluate and maintain supply levels and practice safe patient maneuvers.
- · Maintain professional and technical knowledge and licensure through educational workshops, professional publications, and societies.
- · May be required to perform biopsies.
- · Additional Duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education: ARRT board certified (MR)
Experience: 1 to 3 years’ experience radiologic technologist with at least 1-year training in MRI. Experience with 1.5T and 3T Siemens magnet
Knowledge: Consistently model AIDET principles, service excellence and service recovery. Consistently demonstrate commitment to safe practices while abiding by all OSHA and HIPAA guidelines. Have sound knowledge of human anatomy and MRI safety procedures. Outstanding technologists will be highly analytical and able to explain complex information clearly.
Skills: Intermediate computer skills including Email and ability to comprehend and utilize Electronic Medical Record System and PACS Systems. Use of MRI equipment, contrast injectors and general office equipment. MRI technicians have strong math and science skills, especially in biology, physics and chemistry. They follow instructions and work well with other health care providers. Additional soft and technical skills MRI technicians use are:
· MRI scanner and computer equipment skills: MRI technicians work with complicated machines and understand how they operate. They have an in-depth understanding of the machine and computer equipment that renders images.
· Operations monitoring: In this role, these experts pay close attention to various monitoring systems, such as watching gauges and dials, to ensure equipment is functioning.
· Medical knowledge: Individuals working in this role are required to have basic medical knowledge to help diagnose patients. This knowledge can also include understanding the human body, specific symptoms and alternative treatments.
· System analysis and evaluation: System analysis is when an MRI technician determines how equipment is supposed to be performing and finds helpful solutions to fix it if it isn't operating as intended. System evaluation in this role is monitoring the machine's indicators and other buttons to assess how the system is performing and deciding if further actions are necessary to help the machine reach its goal.
· Attention to detail: These experts follow radiologists' instructions precisely to get accurate diagnoses. They also determine correct machine settings and patient positioning to ensure they perform the process correctly.
· Interpersonal skills: MRI technicians work with large numbers of patients, many of whom have never had an MRI. They're friendly and caring to make patients feel at ease throughout the process.
· Communication: Technicians can communicate complex procedures to patients in understandable terms. They also write clear reports and communicate with radiologists about cases.
Licensure/Certification: Board Certified (MR) in good standing with ARRT
Work Environment and Physical Requirements: This position involves working in an outpatient setting. Frequent lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling. Must be able to stand, stoop and lift and walk without restrictions. Have the physical ability to stand and walk throughout the day and help lift and move patients. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting/and or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds.
Conditions of employment: This role works onsite. BLS Certification, Compliance with OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. Adherence to the Mission, Vision, and Values of DRI and professional representation of DRI.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees in this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications of employees assigned to this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. DRI is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive company culture. DRI does not discriminate against candidates and employees because of their disability, sex, race, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, or any other protected status under the law.
