MRI Technologist

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Produce MRI studies of consistently high quality by using proper techniques in following areas:

Proper adjustment of equipment

Appropriate positioning of patient

Minimizing patient discomfort while preventing motion

Appropriate patient identification and processing

• Interprets a physician's instructions
• Explains MRI procedures to patients
• Selects software options and imaging parameters when adjusting an MRI machine
• View images from an imaging session and keep records of the results
• Maneuver examination equipment, prepare patients for procedures, move disabled patients from wheelchairs onto examination tables and position them for imaging
• Gather all information necessary for successful study i.e. additional patient history
• Obtain additional views in questionable cases to anticipate radiologist’s requests
• Report problems with equipment and assist in resolution. (trouble shooting problems)
• Call patients for additional imaging
• Answer phone and assist with scheduling as necessary
• Observe universal precautions and other necessary safety procedures such as asking women of child bearing age about possible pregnancies
• Aware of MRI safety for patients, visitors, employees and self at all times
• Assist with QA by gathering and reporting any necessary data and displaying all necessary charts and notices and performing QA testing as required
• Maintain all supplies and place orders as necessary
• Maintain certification with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
• Maintain certification by Maine state license bureau

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• The MRI Technologist will possess strong written and verbal communication skills, demonstrate sensitivity to the physical and psychological needs of patients, maintain close attention to detail, and have the capacity to follow a physician's instructions and the ability to work with a team. The MRI Technologist will also need the stamina to stay on this/her feet throughout the workday, enough physical strength to maneuver patients and the manual dexterity to manipulate table straps and operate MRI machine controls
• Ability to use independent judgment
• Ability to interact well with radiologists
• Knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology
• Successful completion of an accredited radiologic technologist program
• Certification with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and advanced level certification (or eligible) in MRI