MRI Technologist

Company: Atrium Health
Location: Charlotte
Posted on: November 4, 2024

Job Description:

About the RoleAtrium Health is seeking a skilled MRI Technologist to join our team in Pineville. As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing procedures in accordance with departmental protocols and standards. This includes operating MRI Scanners and associated equipment with a high level of proficiency.Key Responsibilities

• Examine requests and verify orders on each assigned patient, referring and questioning orders to the Radiologist as needed.
• Properly identify patients and assist them while offering a brief explanation of the procedures, preparing patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documenting on appropriate worksheets.
• Interview patients for a complete medical history, reviewing in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR's to obtain pertinent clinical history and recording medical history on requisitions.
• Assume responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
• Prepare and administer IV contrast according to departmental protocols, recording contrast type and amount as requested.
• Evaluate the technical quality of images and consult with a Radiologist if needed, recognizing abnormal anatomy and processing any additional, reconstructed images and/or measurements as instructed.
• Perform basic patient care functions, informing appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient's condition and initiating life support measures for patients when necessary.
• Perform MRI scanning and assist Physicians/PA during invasive procedures, practicing proper sterile technique in the preparation of necessary supplies.
• Be authorized to obtain medication or contrast material as directed for administration by a licensed practitioner.
• Practice principles of radiation safety for self, employees, patients, and family members, following appropriate radiation safety standards.
• Report malfunctioning equipment to the department director/manager/supervisor and clinical engineering/radiology engineer.
• Maintain knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
• Adhere to hospital fire and safety procedures, attending all in-service classes and completing all required safety modules.
• Operate radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies, documenting contrast administration in the MAR.
• Maintain assigned work area in a neat and orderly fashion, keeping area completely stocked and cleaning all work areas to promote cleanliness in the workplace.
• Assist other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a MRI scan.
• Maintain knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients while in and around magnetic fields.

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