Mri Radiology Technologist

• Provide patient services and perform Magnetic Resonance Imaging by following assigned protocols for a variety and complexity of exams that include, but are not limited to, Neuro, Musculoskeletal, and Body Imaging
• Deliver quality service and positive interaction to colleagues and customers and ensure adherence to all Hospital and departmental policies and procedures
• Operate imaging equipment, computer and other assistive devices according to department standards
• Evaluate filming for technical qualities and remedies
• provide corrective action to improve quality
• Position and immobilize patients
• Assist physician with imaging process
• follow Radiology Department protocols
• Provide protection to patients, family members, staff and self in accordance with prescribed radiation safety standards and ALARA
• Complete and verify all appropriate paperwork involved in but not limited to exams, patient education, lab results and patient check lists
• Observe patient and equipment during procedures
• document patient reactions or problems on requisition and report immediately to supervisor
• Assume care for physical needs of the patient during examinations and procedures
• Prepare and administer contrast media/agents
• Assume responsibility for portions of the quality control programs and provide instruction as required
• Instruct specific units of didactic and/or clinical education as required to students, clinical staff and residents
• Clean assigned area
• maintain stock supply levels through inventory control and requisitioning
• Assist in reception area, scheduling office and/or film library
• aid patients and transport them, as necessary
• May be required to float to another work assignment/area
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may not seem right
• Under the supervision or direction of a Radiologist, safely and properly retrieve, handle, store, and waste select medications for use during the setup, performance, and cleanup of radiology procedures

• Program Graduate
• Comm on Allied Health (AMA), or Accredited ED Program
• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists License
• Intermediate Life Support Certification w/in 6 months
• MRI Cert by ARRT or equivelant w/in 2 years of hire date
• NMMIRTP w/in 6 wks or provisional lic up to 2 years of hire

Cross sectional anatomy course completed 1 year directly related experience

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials