MRI Technologist - Per Diem $49.25

Evaluation and Implementation of Appropriate Care

• Under the direction of the Radiologist, anatomically positions the patient and performs imaging procedures utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
• Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes.
• After reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient’s abilities and condition, selects the most appropriate patient care plan.
• Selects appropriate shielding devices and appropriate immobilization devices.
• Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media.
• Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
• Reconfirms patient identification using two unique identifiers (Name and DOB) and verifies procedure requested.  Verifies female patient pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Able to recognize significant clinical information and historical facts, from the patient and from the medical record, which may impact the examination.
• Monitors patient and equipment during procedures, accurately documents exam times (start and stop), patient reactions or problems, and reports concerns or issues immediately to supervisor.

• Able to use extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and resources to obtain the maximum diagnostic image (injectors, respiratory gating software, patient vitals monitor, etc.).

Quality of Care 

• The technologist provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a hospital acquired condition and hospital readmissions.
• The technologist practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.

Education: Graduate of Radiologic Technology Program or MRI Program Accredited through ARRT or ARMRIT

Experience: On the job training with outside didactic education i.e., Galveston College or previous MRI experience

Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Licensure:

• Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) MRI Certification (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

  OR

• Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and MRI certification through ARRT required within 9 months of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrates ability to effectively perform advanced MRI angiography to include bilateral run-off’s and the required reformatting with additions and subtraction of raw data.
• Demonstrates understanding of and responsibility for magnetic resonance safety compliance requirements.

Education: Education preferred from an educational institution approved by ARRT or ARMRIT.

Experience: Preferred minimum of one-year experience as an MRI technologist

Exposure Categories:

Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.

Other potential hazards: exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.

• Able to manage technical business equipment i.e. phone, fax, computer etc.
• Able to assist with the movement/manipulation of a patient and equipment weighing up to and over 300 lbs.
• Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
• Able to sit, stand, walk, and bend for the duration of the scheduled shift.
• Able to demonstrate concentration and visual and auditory acuity to watch monitors and follow instructions during exams.