Job Description

The MRI Technologist II is an intermediate level that performs MRI studies from basic to somewhat complex relative to a specific patient population and may assist physicians in performing procedures. Transports medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area. Always ensures medication safety. Exercises cultural competency in providing patient education. Responsible for maintaining a safe environment and identifying and reporting any safety concerns. 

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs MRI exams utilizing approved procedures and protocols per standards of practice for speed, organization, precision and accuracy based upon the department?s accrediting agency and/or department guidelines for exam protocols, adhering to department productivity standards. 
• Per the MRI technologist's scope of practice and in accordance with institutional and departmental policies and procedures, receives and transcribes verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners.
• Previews all MR images and monitors for accuracy and prepares/sends images to designated viewing systems. Performs section specific imaging QC using established technical factors and image identification.
• Assure room supply inventory meets activity requirements.  Maintains crash cart as needed. 
• May assist physicians performing procedures and ensures all supplies and/or devices are prepared and available in accordance with sterile technique and infection control policies and practices. Adheres to all sterilization protocols. 
• Adheres to the medication management/disposal guidelines, to include receiving, stocking, and holding the medication container provided by the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) to enable the LIP to withdraw medication. Discards the container once it is empty.  
• Performs venipuncture. Prepares and administers MRI medications to include imaging and adjunctive medications and follows hospital guidelines in handling of medications to comply with all medication safety requirements.
• Inputs accurate and timely documentation in all applicable electronic medical records systems, workbooks and or logs.  Responsible for weekend and begin and/or end of shift duties as applicable to shift assignment.
• Operates, calibrates and maintains imaging equipment and accessory instruments used in exams. Recognizes and reports defective equipment immediately and marks equipment as "out of service". Participates in obtaining service for down equipment. 
• Maintains the section workflow without jeopardizing patient care, and may provide backup leadership as the technologist in charge.
• Serves as a preceptor for peers, students and other staff members.
• Prepares and/or presents educational material to staff, such as case reviews, in-services, safety, and Joint Commission related topics.
• Participates in performance improvement activities and other department/organizational committees, such as The Joint Commission, safety audits, turn around time (TAT) projects, and customer service. May assist in maintaining QA records associated with ACR accreditation.
• Provides patient and family education, specific to age and demographic population as appropriate. 

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Work in a dynamic research imaging environment with new and ever-changing protocols and scan with active recall.
• Learn and perform cardiac and other advanced specialized MRI protocols. Perform raw data and DICOM file transfers to shared drives and web-based portals. Research IRB, IACUC and consent certifications to be attained after hire.
• Learn and become proficient using research specific scheduling, billing and post-processing software platforms.
   

Qualifications

REQUIRED

• High School Diploma/GED
• Associate Degree/College Diploma from a graduate of a JRCERT-accredited radiological program
• 2 years of experience performing a variety of MRI scans in a busy clinical environment

PREFERRED

• Bachelor's Degree from a graduate of a JRCERT-accredited radiological program

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