Summary
Under supervision of a radiologist and direction department leadership, competently performs imaging on a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging scanner. Responsible for scanning and preparing images for review per protocols in MRI. Must have the ability to recognize cross-sectional anatomy, perform MRI’s and inject contrast media where applicable. Responsible for providing service excellence and complying with hospital policies and procedures. Uses the RIS/PACS and HIS for proper recording of patient exams and dissemination of patient results.
Minimum Education
* High School Diploma or equivalent
* Completed education requirements to become Certified in MRI.
Minimum Work Experience
* Recent, up to one year, hospital related experience
* Digital Imaging and post processing PACS experience
Required Licenses/Certifications
* MRI certified by ARRT (ARMRIT or CAMRT)*
* BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
* Must obtain 24 ECE credits, in a two-year period, for re-certification and licensure.
* 2 MRI Safety Credits annually
* or acquire within first year of employment.
Required Skills, Knowledge, And Abilities
* Knowledge and ability to provide care based on physical and psychosocial development and safety issues related to patients of all age groups, including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
* Strong communication skills to effectively relay information both up and down the chain of command.
* Ability to plan, organize, set goals and objectives for review and evaluation.
* Knowledge of state and federal health safety laws and TJC Standards.
* Ability to recognize cross-sectional anatomy.
* Ability to establish access to veins for purpose of giving IV contrast.
* Knowledge of basic medical equipment (i.e. O2 Tank, pulse oximeter, EKG machines, etc.).
* Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.
Pay Range = $33.32 - $49.27
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