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    MRI Technologist - Kingsport, United States - Holston Medical Group

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    General Summary:
    The MRI Technician produces diagnostic MRI scans, assists the radiologist and referring physicians in MRI procedures, and ensures the best standards of quality patient care. The MRI Technician must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to patients. This position has the authority to make technical decisions that will provide the best possible MRI image quality.

    Main Responsibilities:

    • Responsible for performing MRI cross sectional imaging and other related procedures as directed by a licensed physician. Operates and monitors MRI equipment, program the machine to the proper voltage, current and desired exposure tie as dictated by physician

    • Explains testing procedures to patient

    • Positions and instruct the patient about the preparation for the MRI test

    • Monitors the patient's condition before and after scan to ensure patient safety and comfort

    • Administers contrast media accurately under direction of Radiologist both manually and with pressure injector

    • Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors

    • Maintains patient log, equipment service manual, delivery schedule and all related statistics

    • Delivers quality patient care and services in accordance with regulated standards

    • Maintains patient confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA guidelines

    • Knowledge of all contrast media used in MRI; i.e., dosage, precautions, adverse reactions, and examination of appropriateness

    • Problem solving skills to effectively handle radiographic MRI technical occurrences

    • A thorough knowledge of 3D anatomy and imaging planes as required by the radiologist

    Education/Experience/Knowledge:

    • 1-3 years of experience as a MRI Tech
    • Completion of an AMA approved two-year Radiology program with an AS degree in radiology
    • State License Required preferred
    • ARRT (MR) registered
    • CT Experience preferred, not required
    • Graduates from a four-year program with a BS RT preferred
    • Basic Cardiac Life Support certificate.
    • Must function efficiently and pleasantly under pressure
    • Communicate effectively with different types of people
    • Working knowledge of computers, keyboarding, and various programs (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc).
    Key Competencies:

    • Customer Focus

    • Empathetic and compassionate

    • Strong work ethic

    • Flexible adaptability; willingness to accept change

    • Excellent mental, visual, and auditory attention to detail in all situations

    • Exceptional communication skills both written and oral

    • Commitment to interdisciplinary teamwork and use of evidence-based protocols

    Physical/Mental Demands:

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Essential: Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents.

    Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context. Constantly operates a computer or other large machinery.

    Marginal: Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds occasionally. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors.

    Disclaimer:

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

    All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.


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