Job Summary:
As an MRI Tech, you will operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Preparing and positioning patients correctly and effectively
- Recording the requested diagnostic images
- Sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis
- Adhering to strict safety, regulatory, licensing and department standards and protocols
- Applying knowledge of aseptic technique; maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics, anatomy, techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education, seminars, meetings and in-services
- Maintaining records and logs
- Performing incidental general office duties such as answering phones, scheduling, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies
Job Summary:
As an MRI Tech, you will operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Preparing and positioning patients correctly and effectively
- Recording the requested diagnostic images
- Sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis
- Adhering to strict safety, regulatory, licensing and department standards and protocols
- Applying knowledge of aseptic technique; maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics, anatomy, techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education, seminars, meetings and in-services
- Maintaining records and logs
- Performing incidental general office duties such as answering phones, scheduling, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies
Pay Scale: $37.05 - $49.25
Shift: Full Time, 10am - 6:30pm Job Summary:
Under the direction of the Assistant Director of Imaging Services, the MRI Technologist will work closely with interpreting and referring physicians, other department staff and patients to deliver high quality MRI examinations.
Essential Functions:
- Performs all MRI exams following established protocols; providing images of high quality for a permanent record and presentation to Radiologists for interpretation. Provides for patient comfort and safety in a strong magnetic field environment and maintains a clean and orderly work area.
- Performs special MR imaging techniques for special need patient groups (pediatric, etc.).
- Understands the use of pulse oximetry, gating devices, power injector and all MRI accessories.
- Consults with Radiologist for special protocols on special imaging cases. Participates in protocolling outpatient exams with radiologists.
- Completes exams on Meditech, including applicable ancillary charges and verifies exams on PAC’s in a timely manner upon exam completion.
- Ensures MRI QC (quality control) is performed on equipment as stated by the Joint Commission and ACR.
- Performs quality control checks, investigates and evaluates the MR system daily for any inconsistencies. Notifies proper personnel concerning any deficiencies of the MR system or work area.
- Wipes down all equipment with disinfectant solution after each exam; including bore of magnet, which must be disinfected on a regular basis.
- Completes all required paperwork in a timely and accurate manner. Assures all fields are complete in accordance with department and The Joint Commission safety standards.
Job Summary:
As an MRI Tech, you will operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis.
Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Preparing and positioning patients correctly and effectively
- Recording the requested diagnostic images
- Sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis
- Adhering to strict safety, regulatory, licensing and department standards and protocols
- Applying knowledge of aseptic technique; maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics, anatomy, techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education, seminars, meetings and in-services
- Maintaining records and logs
- Performing incidental general office duties such as answering phones, scheduling, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies
*Would also consider CT trained for this position
1. Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.
2. Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc
3. Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
4. Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
5. Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
6. Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.
Job Summary:
As an MRI Tech, you will operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis.
Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Preparing and positioning patients correctly and effectively
- Recording the requested diagnostic images
- Sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis
- Adhering to strict safety, regulatory, licensing and department standards and protocols
- Applying knowledge of aseptic technique; maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics, anatomy, techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education, seminars, meetings and in-services
- Maintaining records and logs
- Performing incidental general office duties such as answering phones, scheduling, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies
POSITION SUMMARY
Uses machines that utilize strong magnets and radio waves, instead of radiation to create body images; is trained as a radiology technologist who Works in the imaging department, and has specific training to perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures in the MRI department.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors.2. Monitors the patient’s condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort3. Explains testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam.4. Positions and instructs the patient about the preparation for the MRI test5. Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures6. Be familiar with specific MRI coding systems7. Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.8. Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.9. Problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative and CES regarding equipment problems.10. Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained.11. Completes all clinical supply inventory, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedures.12. Actively Participates with patient exams, performing routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests.13. Assists with patients with basic clinical care.14. Assists with patient scheduling when required.15. Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation/history and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following exam completion.16. Reviews the physician orders to verify the types of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent.17. Selects the specific equipment settings for the prescribed exam and modifies the settings to ensure optimal image quality is obtained.18. Completes the diagnostic exam according to specific departmental procedural protocols. Each exam has specific defined protocols 19. Obtains assistance with any procedure which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.20. Completes patient visit by ensuring that the exam is complete, the documentation has been processed including patient charges and the patient has been discharged safely.21. Completes image processing, PACS QA, including the documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation.22. Completes all image post-processing.
POSITION SUMMARY
Uses machines that utilize strong magnets and radio waves, instead of radiation to create body images; is trained as a radiology technologist who Works in the imaging department, and has specific training to perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures in the MRI department.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors.2. Monitors the patient’s condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort3. Explains testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam.4. Positions and instructs the patient about the preparation for the MRI test5. Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures6. Be familiar with specific MRI coding systems7. Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.8. Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.9. Problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative and CES regarding equipment problems.10. Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained.11. Completes all clinical supply inventory, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedures.12. Actively Participates with patient exams, performing routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests.13. Assists with patients with basic clinical care.14. Assists with patient scheduling when required.15. Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation/history and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following exam completion.16. Reviews the physician orders to verify the types of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent.17. Selects the specific equipment settings for the prescribed exam and modifies the settings to ensure optimal image quality is obtained.18. Completes the diagnostic exam according to specific departmental procedural protocols. Each exam has specific defined protocols 19. Obtains assistance with any procedure which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.20. Completes patient visit by ensuring that the exam is complete, the documentation has been processed including patient charges and the patient has been discharged safely.21. Completes image processing, PACS QA, including the documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation.22. Completes all image post-processing.
Expectations:
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Completes a comprehensive assessment on patients of all ages including patient screening and contraindications.
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Obtains pertinent medical history from patient by observation or with oral communication.
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Records patient clinical history and patient assessment.
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Exercises professional judgement in performance of services and maintains a demeanor complimentary to medical ethics.
- Communicates clearly with patients of all ages, peers and others in order to complete the hospital/physician plan of patient care.
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Provides appropriate patient care during the correct performance of radiologic procedures.
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Performs appropriate patient care conditions essential for completion of the procedure for patients of all ages.
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Performs MRI radiologic procedures on patients of all ages properly, according to the Radiology Procedure Manual standard of obtaining diagnostic images.
1. Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.
2. Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc
3. Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
4. Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
5. Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
6. Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.
1. Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.
2. Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc
3. Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
4. Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
5. Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
6. Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.
Expectations:
- Efficient interpretation of clinical information from clinical team meeting radiology needs of patients
- Thorough and accurate imaging technique for patient positioning respective to the order
- Hyper-sensitivity in monitoring radiation exposure time and activity
- Routinely apply sterile techniques and quality safety practices for patients, teammates, and yourself
- Mechanical aptitude and confidence troubleshooting, calibrating, and maintaining radiology equipment to avoid equipment failures
1. Proper assessment of the patient and their abilities to participate in ordered procedure. Provides a clear explanation of the procedure including; duration, process, and what to expect following completion. Verifies informed consent for and assists physician with interventional procedures; needle localization, aspiration, biopsies, and other invasive procedures. Practices aseptic and sterile techniques as necessary and observes universal precautions. Provides patient education as appropriate.
2. Selection of the proper equipment, setting correct technical factors, procedure protocols and gathers proper supplies prior to performance of the procedure. Recognizes all radiation safety standards including “Image Gently” and “Image Wisely” and MR safety standards. Understands and follows all rules around radiation protection including wearing of lead protection when utilizing fluoroscopy or when there is a possibility of exposure i.e. CT room, performing portable exams etc
3. Obtains clear and complete history from the patient and or patient record and records that data into patient record to assist in image interpretation and future patient encounters.
4. Is able to perform quality assessment of images obtained and is able to evaluate equipment issues and reports assessment to supervisor, manager or director.
5. Ensures all equipment is in working order at the beginning of the day and prior to starting of a procedure. Performs any performance and quality tests on equipment as required including ACR quality requirements. Checks all supplies for outdates prior to use and reports any shortages, variations or failures of equipment to supervisor, manager or director for follow-up. Uses CHI incident reporting system to report any patient injuries or concerns, equipment or supply failures or malfunctions, medication reaction or errors, and visitor or personal injury or exposure.
6. Is responsible to participate in and have a good understanding of all department, campus and system quality improvement projects, the ACR accreditation process, Radiation Safety, ALARA, MQSA, and State Regulations as they apply to staffs license or certifications. Be familiar with the requirements of CMS and Joint Commission and be able to speak to all department processes around quality and environment of care.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors
- Monitors the patient’s condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Explains testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam.
- Positions and instructs the patient about the preparation for the MRI test.
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures.
- Be familiar with specific MRI coding systems.
- Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.
- Problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative and CES regarding equipment problems.
- Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
- Completes all clinical supply inventory, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedures.
- Actively Participates with patient exams, performing routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests.
- Assists with patients with basic clinical care.
- Assists with patient scheduling when required.
- Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation/history and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following exam completion.
- Reviews the physician orders to verify the types of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent.
- Selects the specific equipment settings for the prescribed exam and modifies the settings to ensure optimal image quality is obtained.
- Completes the diagnostic exam according to specific departmental procedural protocols. Each exam has specific defined protocols.
- Obtains assistance with any procedure which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.
- Completes patient visit by ensuring that the exam is complete, the documentation has been processed including patient charges and the patient has been discharged safely.
- Completes image processing, PACS QA, including the documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation.
- Completes all image post-processing.
Job Summary / Purpose
MRI Technologist Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images for use by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Obtains patient history and screening forms, explains routine procedures and addresses patient concerns. Responsible for maintaining patient record and files. Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance scanner.
Essential Key Job Responsibilities
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
- Performs procedures to ensure quality patient care in accordance with Radiologist’s expectations and protocols.
- Displays knowledge and complies with the National Patient Safety goals.
- Supports and reports any identified compliance matters.
- Participates in hospital and department quality assurance programs to ensure safety and satisfaction.
- Maintains professional development and education for technical competency.
- Uses standard precautions, PPE, at all times.
- Maintains regulatory compliance and licensure for current position.
- Attends all CHI Saint Joseph Health required educational programs as well as all Learn modules.
- Contributes to the efficient operation and monitoring of the department and utilizes our resources efficiently.
- Demonstrates complete working knowledge of equipment within assigned area.
- Knowledge and performance of the Code of Conduct Standards.
- Other duties as assigned.
Signing Bonus: $5000.00 (experienced, external candidates only)
Referral Bonus: $1000.00 (experienced, external candidates only)
Job Summary:
As an MRI Tech, you will operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Preparing and positioning patients correctly and effectively
- Recording the requested diagnostic images
- Sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis
- Adhering to strict safety, regulatory, licensing and department standards and protocols
- Applying knowledge of aseptic technique; maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics, anatomy, techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education, seminars, meetings and in-services
- Maintaining records and logs
- Performing incidental general office duties such as answering phones, scheduling, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies
Job Summary:
As an MRI Tech, you will operates Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) equipment safely and accurately to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. Your day-to-day work will also include:
- Preparing and positioning patients correctly and effectively
- Recording the requested diagnostic images
- Sending results to physician for evaluation and diagnosis
- Adhering to strict safety, regulatory, licensing and department standards and protocols
- Applying knowledge of aseptic technique; maintaining quality control for all imaging equipment; and maintaining knowledge of physics, anatomy, techniques and medical terminology through participating in continuing education, seminars, meetings and in-services
- Maintaining records and logs
- Performing incidental general office duties such as answering phones, scheduling, filing, maintaining records and ordering supplies
The MRI Technologist performs departmental MRI examinations, assists the radiologist during procedures,
produces high quality images. Serves the following age – specific patient populations: pediatrics, adolescents,
adults and geriatrics
1. Uses two patient identifiers
2. Compares doctor’s order to requisition for accuracy
3. Assesses patient for possible artifacts and takes appropriate action to prevent interference with image
4. Routinely demonstrates the ability to prioritize workload.
5. Coordinates multiple exams into the proper sequence to ensure no conflicts of exams.
6. Assesses the doctor’s order and the patient’s diagnosis to determine optimal images.
7. Assesses patient’s condition, comfort, and safety during procedures.
8. Observes and reports to physician any change in patient’s condition during the procedure.
9. Communicates accurate patient information in a timely manner to peers, physicians, and other
departments.
10. Uses all diagnostic, computer, and communication equipment within safe limits.
11. Other duties as assigned by management.
Position Summary:
Uses machines that utilize strong magnets and radio waves, instead of radiation to create body images; is trained as a radiology technologist who Works in the imaging department, and has specific training to perform complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures in the MRI department.
Position Responsibilities:
- Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors.
- Monitors the patient’s condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort
- Explains testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam.
- Positions and instructs the patient about the preparation for the MRI test
- Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures
- Be familiar with specific MRI coding systems
- Maintain patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines.
- Prepares equipment ensuring that equipment is operational, safe and functioning according to diagnostic standards.
- Problem solves equipment failure and imaging quality and contacts service representative and CES regarding equipment problems.
- Completes all quality checks and Ensures that equipment logs are maintained.
- Completes all clinical supply inventory, ensuring that each diagnostic room is complete with the necessary supplies required to perform the procedures.
- Actively Participates with patient exams, performing routine, urgent, and emergent patient requests.
- Assists with patients with basic clinical care.
- Assists with patient scheduling when required.
- Ensures that patient orientation, patient preparation/history and patient teaching is provided prior, during and following exam completion.
- Reviews the physician orders to verify the types of diagnostic exam requested and that the indication for the procedure is consistent.
- Selects the specific equipment settings for the prescribed exam and modifies the settings to ensure optimal image quality is obtained.
- Completes the diagnostic exam according to specific departmental procedural protocols. Each exam has specific defined protocols
- Obtains assistance with any procedure which are not completed, or if there are any patient care issues.
- Completes patient visit by ensuring that the exam is complete, the documentation has been processed including patient charges and the patient has been discharged safely.
- Completes image processing, PACS QA, including the documentation of logs, demographic and diagnostic information required for departmental, hospital and patient record documentation.
- Completes all image post-processing.