MRI Technologist

Job Summary:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
• This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position.
• It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities.
• Contents are subject to change at the company's discretion.

Job Duties:

• Verifies physician orders and procedures to ensure accuracy.
• Uses radiology information systems to facilitate care.
• Explain procedure to the patient to ensure understanding.
• Independently operates equipment to complete imaging procedure according to protocol (including placement of IV).
• Review patient images prior to transmission to ensure images meet diagnostic quality standards.
• Completes timely quality control procedures in accordance with regulatory standards and performs notification/remediation as warranted.
• Assists in the facilitation of departmental operations (inventory, staff schedules, equipment maintenance, etc.).
• Adapts behavior to the specific patient population, including but not limited to respect for privacy, method of introduction to the patient, adapting explanation of services or procedures to be performed, requesting permissions, and communication style.
• Performs other related duties as required.
• The above statements describe the general nature and level of work only. They are not an exhaustive list of all required responsibilities, duties, and skills.
• Other duties may be added, or this description amended at any time.
• Remains knowledgeable on current federal, state and local laws, accreditation standards or regulatory agency requirements that apply to the assigned area of responsibility and ensures compliance with all such laws, regulations and standards.

Education:

• Required - High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:

• Required – 2+ years MRI clinical scanning experience.
• Knowledge of Client Sola MRI scanner software.

Certifications:

• ARRT registered or unlimited state license.
• OR Certification in another clinical imaging field (such as ARDMS or NMTCB) with an associate degree or bachelor's degree in allied health field.
• OR ARRT, ARMRIT, OR CAMRT registered as an MR technologist with no experience.
• Advanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry required.
• Preferred - Advanced certification in MRI required by an organization recognized by the ACR Registry.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in using computers, software, and web-based applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and ability to present information clearly and professionally.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of MRI procedures and technical language.
• Ability to work with and maintain strict confidentiality, work efficiently and calmly under pressure, and be self directed and function without direct supervision.
• Ability to work flexible schedule (such as nights, evenings, weekends, holidays, extended shifts, etc.) and travel throughout and between facilities.
• General knowledge of cardiac anatomy, Doppler physics, and the hemodynamics of blood flow in relation to the various disease states.
• Ability to preliminary identify stenosis or occlusion based on nationally published criteria.
• Ability to assist attending physicians with interventional procedures requiring ultrasonic guidance.
• Ability to provide care and/or support services in a manner consistent with the patient's age, social, spiritual, and cultural needs, and other special considerations.

Compliance & Ethics:

• This employer maintains and complies with its Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct, including the immediate reporting of any known or suspected unethical or questionable behaviors or conduct; patient/employee safety, patient privacy, and/or other compliance-related concerns.
• The employer is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Very Heavy Work - Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Heavy Work. (Constantly: activity or condition exists 2/3 or more of the time) to move objects.
• Physical demand requirements are in excess of those for Sedentary Work.
• Even though the weight lifted may be only a negligible amount, a job should be rated Light Work:
  • (1) when it requires walking or standing to a significant degree; or
  • (2) when it requires sitting most of the time but entails pushing and/or pulling of arm or leg controls; and/or
  • (3) when the job requires working at a production rate pace entailing the constant pushing and/or pulling of materials even though the weight of those materials is negligible.