MRI Technologist - Towson, United States - RadNet - Advanced Radiology

Description

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Produces high quality MRI diagnostic images while providing excellent patient care.

Duties & Responsibilities:

· Treats patients and customers with courtesy and respect.

· Checks referral for appropriate study. Calls referring physician when in doubt or with questions as necessary.

· Assures room is ready prior to the patient entering the room (i.e. Equipment is operable and all supplies are readily available).

· Understands and uses TR, TE, flip angel, slice thickness, acquisitions, field of view and other adjustments and factors on the equipment in order to produce high quality images.

· Checks patient histories and has patient sign waiver, if necessary.

· Ensures there is an exam order; if an order correction needs to be made, the technologist corrects the order with the referring physician's approval, always maintaining compliance.

· Properly documents patient history and exam information for radiologists' interpretations.

· Processes paperwork according to facility's procedures.

· Administers venipuncture in a safe and effective manner (if applicable).

· Consults with Radiologist when necessary to determine appropriate scanning procedure.

· Puts patients at ease by explaining the procedure and responding to their questions/requests in a professional manner.

· Handles delicate situations (fetal demise, cancerous pathology, etc.) in a supportive and empathetic manner ("good bedside manner").

· Keeps patient schedule and attempts to accommodate add-on patients when requested.

· Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s).

· Practices universal medical precautions and properly disposes infectious materials into biohazard containers.

· Assures patient safety by screening for metal objects and/or implants prior to the patient entering the MRI room.

· Releases patient with proper follow-up information.

· Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.

· Respect rights of family members that are accompanying the patient.

· Remains professional in all situations.

· Follows MR protocols in conducting scan.

· Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history and scanning protocols. Knows when to divert from routine scans and/or when to enlist assistance from radiologist to achieve high quality diagnostic images.

· Monitors patient's well being during scans; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.

· Sends studies to reading stations for radiologist review, if applicable.

· Assures proper film identification by use of appropriate markers and/or data entry of patient demographics.

· Exercises sound judgment regarding image quality; determines when repeats are necessary.

· Performs routine maintenance and ensures cleanliness of equipment and rooms on daily basis.

· Maintains appropriately level of supplies.

· Adheres to all OSHA regulations and RadNet practices and generally accepted safety protocols.

· Recognizes emergency situations and perform emergency shutdown of gradient and/or main magnetic field (quench) when applicable.

· Provides hearing protection to patients and others when applicable.

· Other duties as assigned.

Requirements (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities):

· Familiarity with and ability to use equipment in assigned modality including RIS, imaging equipment and PACS.

· Ability to utilize the principles, theories, practices, techniques and methods of the imaging procedures the team member conducts in order to produce images of high diagnostic quality.

· Knowledgeable of appropriate studies to perform for the patient's diagnosis.

· Demonstrates the ability to use proper screening methods of patients to avoid potential injury.

· Ability to assist patients onto table.

· Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

· Ability to walk/stand for 90% of patient interaction.

· Ability to respond to emergency situations in a calm and appropriate fashion.

· Possesses working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and MR pathology.

· Understands anatomy so as acquire the slices/slabs in the most effective manner.

· Knowledgeable on correct and appropriate studies to perform for the patient's diagnosis.

· Knowledge of biohazards and of cryogens.

· Knowledge of MRI contraindications.

· Demonstrates the ability to use proper screening methods of patients to avoid potential injury.

Education & Experience Requirements:

The above knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated by successful completion of an accredited radiology program; registered with the ARRT; state licensure; and MRI Registry required

RadNet is an equal employment opportunity employer and treats all applicants and employees in a fair and non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender-identity, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, veteran/military status, qualified disabled veteran, marital/ domestic partnership status, religious creed, medical condition, sexual orientation, political activity, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. RadNet does participate in E-I9 Verify.

Company DescriptionAs the largest imaging provider in the state and one of the largest in the country, Advanced Radiology offers a complete range of imaging services including Digital 3D Mammography, X-Ray, MRI/MRA,CT/CTA, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, DXA for bone density measurement and more. You will find us in over 30 convenient outpatient locations in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties and in seven area hospitals; Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), LifeBridge Health Carroll Hospital Center, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC), Harford Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.

All locations are ACR Accredited.

Company Description

As the largest imaging provider in the state and one of the largest in the country, Advanced Radiology offers a complete range of imaging services including Digital 3D Mammography, X-Ray, MRI/MRA,CT/CTA, PET/CT, Nuclear Medicine, Ultrasound, DXA for bone density measurement and more. You will find us in over 30 convenient outpatient locations in Anne Arundel, Baltimore, Carroll, Harford and Howard counties and in seven area hospitals; Greater Baltimore Medical Center (GBMC), LifeBridge Health Carroll Hospital Center, MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center, and University of Maryland Baltimore Washington Medical Center (BWMC), Harford Memorial Hospital, St. Joseph Medical Center, Upper Chesapeake Medical Center.\r
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All locations are ACR Accredited.