MRI Technologist

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Primary Responsibilities: 

• Always check all patients for MRI Screening
• Always ask for at least two forms of identification, (name, DOB)
• Starts IVs on all MRI patients that are receiving contrast dye
• Instructing the patients to undergo the appropriate positions to get accurate images
• Keeping MRI equipment in quality working order
• Obtaining images for any areas requested by the physician or radiologist
• Assisting radiologists and physicians in the process of understanding and evaluating the images
• Patient communication and preparation including removal of garments or jewelry that may interfere with procedure and explaining how the process works
• Positioning patients properly to obtain quality images for MRI
• Setting the equipment to obtain the best density, detail, and contrast of the area being imaged
• Applying their knowledge of anatomy and physiology to the process to help the physician diagnose problems
• Must be able to closely follow physician instructions, prepare MRI equipment, position patients, and obtain optimal images for diagnosis
• Must be able to communicate calmly, compassionately, and professionally with all different types of patients including the elderly, ailing, and handicapped
• Apply HIPPA to every patient
• Putting reports in the patient chart after the Radiologist has read the images, and the report is dictated
• Check each patient’s order before scanning the patient, if there are any questions with the order, make sure to ask the ordering physician
• Check patient’s creatinine/GFR
• Must have patient fill out consent before exam

You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.