MRI Technologist

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties include but are not limited to the following:
• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department policies and procedures.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook.
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient’s condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to cardiac or respiratory arrest.
• Maintains professional competency involving clinical skills and knowledge through continuing medical education.
• Perform an inventory of assigned exam rooms to ensure adequate supply quantities and valid expiration dates.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and practice universal precautions.
• Read, write, speak, and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
• Receive referred examination subjects and explain procedures, providing appropriate care and communicate to alleviate fear of examination.
• Correctly position the subjects for the examination and perform adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Operate facility provided MRI scanner according to treatment facility policy and procedures, and IAW Joint Commission (JC) guidelines.
• Perform a full range of MRI examinations, with no additional training needed, or, minimal training for site-specific procedures; the contractor shall bear the cost of additional training if needed.
• Receive and interpret requests or instruction for MRI scans. Perform daily warm up and assigned quality control checks of the MRI scanner.
• Identify abnormalities during testing and determine need for additional scans of affected area. Notify physician of significant scans requiring immediate attention.
• Maintain and clean MRI equipment on a regular basis in accordance to MTF policy and procedures, and IAW JC guidelines.
• Stock and maintain an adequate level of supplies required to perform MRI examinations. Recommend necessary monthly repairs when diagnostic quality is degraded.
• Differentiate artifacts from normal or pathological processes and recognize electronic equipment limitations.
• Program the examination equipment. Set up the machine and scanning techniques to be employed. Perform all MRI examinations according to MTF policy and procedures, and IAW JC guidelines.
• Operate independently and with no direct supervision or assistance for several hours on a daily basis, and all day as needed to cover other employee’s absences.
• Ensure compliance with standard of care and practice in accordance with all established policies, procedures, and guidelines used in the treatment facility and IAW JC guidelines.
• Provides care within ethical and legal boundaries.
• Complete orientation and competency verification programs in accordance with unit guidelines.
• As required, participate in customer service initiatives and medical readiness activities, designed to enhance health services.
• Set up patients and perform necessary adjustments and patient position as prescribed by the Diagnostic Radiologist or senior MRI Technologist.
• Perform daily warm up and quality control checks of MRI equipment as per manufacturers or technical representative’s recommendations.
• Operate MRI equipment. Perform operator level maintenance and care of equipment. Identify need for repair or maintenance and initiate action to obtain higher-level support.