MRI Technologist

Saint Cloud , Minnesota

Job Description:

Requirements:

  • Education: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Radiologic Technology or a related field.
  • Certification: Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or equivalent.
  • Experience: Previous experience in MRI and radiology preferred.
  • Skills: Strong technical skills, attention to detail, and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities:


  • Responsible for maintaining scanning and imaging protocols in assigned modality or modalities.


  • Responsible for acquiring and maintaining required equipment accreditation and registry for assigned modality or modalities.


  • Examines requests and verifies orders on each assigned patient. Refers any questionable orders to the Radiologist before performing procedure. Contacts ordering physician when there are discrepancies and requests a corrected written order.


  • Correlates prior exams, applicable test results, patient history and lab data pertinent to exam being performed.


  • Records medical history on requisition/questionnaire as needed for Radiologist and properly scans documents into RIS.


  • Under the supervision of the physician, administers intravenous contrast media. Recognizes complications (e.g., contrast reaction) and treats appropriately.


  • Prepares patient for the procedure and provides necessary instructions.


  • Performs basic patient care functions and informs appropriate personnel of any changes in the patient's condition.


  • Evaluates technical quality of exams, develops and utilizes various techniques for elevated quality and efficiency within the department.


  • Differentiates artifacts from anatomical or pathological structures and recognizes imaging abnormalities and performs additional imaging as needed.


  • Maintains orderliness and cleanliness of work areas and/or patient rooms.


  • Attends meetings as required.


  • Responsible and accountable for protecting the privacy and confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) and Electronic Protected Health Information (EPHI) pertaining to patients and employees.



  • Performs other related duties as identified.


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