MRI Technologist - Ortho LOC

Summary

Job Description:

Job-specific / Technical Skills / Competencies

1. Maintain a professional environment through a clean and orderly department, adherence to dress code, and personal actions.

2. Screens patients and checks screening form to ensure patient safety.

3. When indicated by the patient screening process, assure that x-rays are taken and cleared by a radiologist prior to the MRI procedure.

4. Obtain patient history.

5. Assess patients for medication needs

6. Preps patients for exam, i.e. clothing change, reassurance, medication, explain procedure.

7. Start IVs on patients when scans are ordered with IV contrast.

8. Assists with Patient Safety standards. Checks patients armband for name and DOB, along with verifying provider orders to ensure correct exams are performed.

9. Performs daily equipment QA.

10. Monitors patients while in MRI area.

11. Administers contrast media under the direction of a physician and in accordance with BH LOU department policy.

13. Assist in other areas as needed, such as registering and checking in patients.

12. Responsible for all records and charting of information related to individual cases.

14. Reports malfunctions and problems to the proper persons, including management personnel.

15. Carries out additional duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Completion of Associate Level Accredited Radiologic Technology Program

ARRT (MR)

BCLS

Work Experience

Education