Under supervision, to perform work involving providing support and assistance to the MRI staff and Manager in the performance of their duties, specifically with training, Quality Improvement, and continuing education issues. Works closely with the Sub-section Chief (Radiologist) and directly with the Manager of MRI dept. to ensure the efficient daily operation of the MRI dept. Tech interacts with co-workers, Physicians, patients and nursing units, displaying appropriate Guest Relations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Functions)
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
-Well experienced with MRI procedures.
-Must have proven leadership skills.
-High degree of independent action and exercise of judgment is a must, along with a creative ability.
-Excellent oral and written communication skills, interactive and interpersonal skills.
-Ability to work with doctors, nurses, technologists and support staff.
-Ability to work professionally under pressure and in a stressful environment.
-Must act independently without specific instructions in a self-confident manner
-Must be able to work under required deadlines and schedules while being flexible to handle special requests and projects.
-Must be detail oriented.
-Must be professional, courtesy and must have a positive attitude.
-Participates in continuing education programs and department meetings
-Knowledgeable of and follows operational policies and procedures related to patient care and patient safety.
-Demonstrates clinical competency in patient care.
-Maintains confidentiality and privacy of all data, records, forms, reports and any other HIPPA information.
-Implements safety precautions which are detailed in the policies.
-Successfully completes the annual safety review
-Obtains an appropriate history on all patients prior to beginning the MRI procedure and records it on the appropriate safety screening form.
-Ensures that each patient is qualified for the scheduled MRI exam by checking medical records for surgical reports, contacting manufacturers for safety of their products, receiving final approval from the Radiologist.
-Assist with ACR accreditations
--Ability to travel to different facilities owned by Hospital.
Education
All post high school education must have been obtained from a recognized College or University. Additional education or experience may be substituted requirements on a year for year basis should the substitution not conflict with State or Board certification/license requirements.
Degree/Diploma Obtained Program of Study Required/Preferred
Associates Degree Radiologic Sciences Required
Bachelor Degree Radiologic Sciences Preferred
MRI Certification ARMRIT Required if they don’t have either of the other two degrees listed above
Experience
Additional experience
Years of Experience Field Required/Preferred
0 years MRI, CT, or Radiology experience Preferred
Certifications and Licensures
License/Certification Required/Preferred
MRI Certification by ARRT, ARMRIT Required
BLS/CPR Certification Required
CERTIFICATION FOR MRI IS REQUIRED WITHIN 1 YEAR OF START DATE IF NOT ALREADY OBTAINED
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