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Job description
Overview
Position Title: MRI Technologist
Position Code: TechMRI-6142
Department: Imaging
Safety Sensitive: Yes
Reports to: Imaging Supervisor
Exempt Status: No
Position Purpose
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Under the direction of the Radiologist, performs appropriate diagnostic exams and studies to ensure safe, high quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities
Evaluation and Implementation of Appropriate Care: Under the direction of the Radiologist, anatomically positions the patient and performs imaging procedures utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Uses professional judgment to adapt imaging procedures to ensure quality diagnostic outcomes.
After reviewing all pertinent data and assessing the patient’s abilities and condition, selects the most appropriate patient care plan.
Selects appropriate shielding devices and appropriate immobilization devices.
Evaluates lab values prior to administering contrast media.
Assesses factors that may contraindicate the procedure, such as medications or insufficient patient preparation.
Reconfirms patient identification using two unique identifiers (Name and DOB) and verifies procedure requested. Verifies female patient pregnancy status when appropriate.
Able to recognize significant clinical information and historical facts, from the patient and from the medical record, which may impact the examination.
Monitors patient and equipment during procedures, accurately documents exam times (start and stop), patient reactions or problems, and reports concerns or issues immediately to supervisor.
Able to use extensive knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and resources to obtain the maximum diagnostic image (injectors, respiratory gating software, patient vitals monitor, etc.).
Quality of Care: The technologist provides evidence-based care to prevent the development of a hospital acquired condition and hospital readmissions.
The technologist practices standard precautions during patient contact and while handling contaminated materials.
Qualifications
Education: Graduate of Radiologic Technology Program or MRI Program Accredited through ARRT or ARMRIT
Experience: On the job training with outside didactic education i.e., Galveston College or previous MRI experience
Certification: BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
Licensure: Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) MRI Certification (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
Alternative Licensure: Current registration and licensure by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and MRI certification through ARRT required within 9 months of hire
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrates ability to effectively perform advanced MRI angiography to include bilateral run-off’s and the required reformatting with additions and subtraction of raw data.
Demonstrates understanding of and responsibility for magnetic resonance safety compliance requirements.
Preferences
Education: Education preferred from an educational institution approved by ARRT or ARMRIT.
Experience: Preferred minimum of one-year experience as an MRI technologist
Special Position Requirements
Exposure Categories: Category I: Expected duties have routine potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
Other potential hazards: exposure to chemical, biological, and radioactive substances; possible exposure to hostile individuals.
Work Requirements
Able to manage technical business equipment i.e. phone, fax, computer etc.
Able to assist with the movement/manipulation of a patient and equipment weighing up to and over 300 lbs.
Able to care for patients with infectious diseases.
Able to sit, stand, walk, and bend for the duration of the scheduled shift.
Able to demonstrate concentration and visual and auditory acuity to watch monitors and follow instructions during exams.
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 11/25/2024
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Worksite address
kingman, AZ, 86401, US
Who can apply
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