Position Summary / Career Interest:

Operates MRI scanner; reviews images in PACS.  Prepares patient, room, and equipment.  Orders supplies and medication.  Administers exams and medications according to age specific standards.  Assures safe operation of the magnet while providing optimal patient care and applying all principles of patient safety. Uses RIS, PACS and SCM systems and is expected to participate in on-going training and education relating to positioning, technique and MRI safety guidelines.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Perform daily quality controls on MRI unit.
• Prepare scanner, medication, and materials for patient according to age specific needs.
• Assure patient safety; explain procedure; assist with patient transfer; and position patient.
• Accurately input patient information into the computer system for proper image identification.
• Ensure that scans properly demonstrate the area of interest and are of high diagnostic quality; check images and document in PAC system.
• Ensure that images are reviewed by Radiologist.
• Assist in evaluating new equipment and/or service upgrades.
• Maintain and ensure preventive maintenance schedule is maintained for equipment.
• Train new technologists as needed.
• Schedule patients while coordination other diagnostic procedures.
• Consult with others to obtain complete clinical history; gather pertinent clinical data.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

• 1 or more years MRI experience

Preferred Education and Experience

• Graduate of an AMA-approved school of radiologic technology
• 2 or more years MRI experience

Required Licensure and Certification

• Radiology: Magnetic Resonance Imaging - American Board of Radiology (ABR)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.