Job Summary:

• Must be flexible with work hours to meet department needs.
• Must be dependable, accountable and cooperative.
• Assists with providing safe, age‑appropriate care to the patient by performing all exams provided by the department per department procedures.
• Has the knowledge and ability to properly and safely obtain a quality diagnostic study.
• Responsible for performing a wide variety of technical procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative in the utilization of equipment for the diagnosis and/or treatment of diseases.
• Able to independently perform job functions.
• Sets up the equipment to provide imaging service and positions patient for the procedure.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Equipment

• Demonstrates the ability to adjust technique so that patient receives the best study possible and that image quality is maintained.
• Reports problems regarding malfunctioning equipment to supervisor or service provider, so that problems can be corrected in a timely manner.
• Cleans, disinfects and maintains equipment in accordance with infection control policy and department cleaning schedule.
• Ability to operate patient monitoring system.

Patient Care

• Obtains complete clinical history, gathers examination data and assesses for contraindicating conditions.
• Follows established procedures for the administration of contrast medias so that no patient condition deteriorates and no patient suffers undue pain due to error or poor technique.
• Ensures that all studies have proper patient identification.
• Reviews images for clinically acceptable results and releases patients.
• Responds to emergency situations.
• Assists other technologists in all modalities when needed.
• Observes patient condition and evaluates situations when physician intervention is necessary to prevent deterioration.
• Verifies correct identity of patient prior to performing a procedure according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Ensures patient’s privacy and comfort; maintains patient dignity throughout the exam/procedure.
• Demonstrates competence in selecting and applying appropriate procedures, equipment, supplies and techniques based on patient age.
• Organizes schedule, time and priorities so activities are completed within designated time frames.
• Follows physicians’ instructions when assisting with procedures and exams.
• Understands, demonstrates and documents pre‑procedure verification and Time Out process when appropriate.
• Demonstrates and understands pre‑ and post‑procedural care.
• Preps the patient for the procedure.
• Demonstrates and understands sterile technique.
• Prepares trays and catheters for procedures and participates in biopsies when applicable.
• Demonstrates proficiency on the Dynacad when applicable.
• Prepares and may administer contrast.
• Verifies order is with contrast, checks patient GFR (labs) and ensures dosing of contrast is weight‑based.
• Uses appropriate safety devices to protect patient’s hearing during the exam.
• Understands anatomical positioning, correct labeling of body parts and infant immobilizer.
• Knows cross‑sectional anatomy and includes all appropriate anatomy.
• Uses critical thinking skills.
• Seeks clarification on ambiguous orders.

Education and Communications

• Patiently and clearly explains purpose and nature of exam to patient prior to procedure using AIDET to minimize anxiety and facilitate cooperation.
• Ensures patient questions, concerns or contraindications are satisfactorily addressed; notifies physician when unresolved prior to procedure.
• Participates in orientation and training of departmental employees.
• Required documentation is concise, legible and precise.
• Reads email each scheduled workday and follows through with assignments.
• Completes mandatory departmental and hospital‑wide education without prompting.

Quality Control

• Produces acceptable images and follows established exam protocols.
• Ensures equipment is operational prior to each use by checking calibration and operating deficiencies.
• Sends all studies to PACS immediately after completion in RIS; prints CDs as needed.
• Prints and scans after‑hours teleradiography studies into PACS when applicable.
• Maintains MRI suite in a safe environment (locked down at all times).

Operations

• Restocks linens and supplies; maintains MRI department in clean and orderly condition.
• Transports patients, positions patients and assists them on and off the procedure table.
• Performs patient charging activities on the day services are rendered.
• Applies supportive and immobilization devices and equipment.
• Willingly lends knowledge and assistance to others as needed and when time allows.
• Performs clerical and support duties when warranted to ensure continuity and quality of services.
• Keeps supervisor informed of responsibilities and promptly reports problems or potential issues.
• Maintains productivity rate equal to other co‑workers.
• Ability to operate all workstations associated with the MRI scanner.
• Ability to push/retrieve studies to the PACS system.
• Maintains Joint Commission and other regulatory standards.
• Any other duties as assigned.
• Takes call when necessary.

Required Minimum Education:

• Successful completion of an accredited MRI program or ARRT‑R — Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

(All required upon hire unless otherwise stated)

• Certified MRI Technologist or ARRT Magnetic Resonance Imaging
• Basic Life Support (BLS) or BLS‑Instructor

Required Minimum Experience:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a clinical setting caring for patients; MRI clinical setting preferred — Required

Required Minimum Skills:

• Must exhibit excellent communication skills because this position requires frequent verbal and written communications with physicians, patients, visitors, departmental staff and nursing staff.
• Routinely obtains, presents and discusses clinical information regarding job responsibilities.
• Must be able to explain or give directions to maintain goodwill and obtain cooperation.
• Must be able to function independently and under pressure while still actively participating in a team environment.
• Must consistently exhibit excellent customer service skills.
• Must perform effectively in a stressful and fast‑paced work environment.
• Must have the ability to prioritize appropriately.
• Must be detail oriented and able to multitask effectively throughout the work shift.
• Must interact professionally with a wide variety of customers including patients, families, co‑workers, volunteers and physicians.
• Must be able to function independently yet productively as a cooperative team member.
• Must be compliant and willing to follow all hospital policies and established practices, protocols and procedures.
• Competent in all aspects of MRI, patient positioning, pulse sequence parameters and magnet safety.
• Must understand anatomy and pathology and how they affect the quality of a procedure.