MRI Technologist
Saint Cloud , Minnesota
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.
- 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.