MRI Tech - Newton, United States - Newton-Wellesley Hospital(NWH)

Description

Performs a variety of MRI procedures and duties, under the direction of a qualified physician or technical specialist, using prescribed imaging protocol.

Performs all activities according to Federal, State, local, and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging in age from newborn.

• Performs daily quality control of equipment. Reports any malfunction to appropriate supervisor.
• Prepares rooms for procedures.
• Works with MRI scheduling, inpatient units and physicians' offices to coordinate and/or assist in scheduling of patient exams.
• Transports patients and helps with lifting of patients as needed.
• Chooses appropriate computer parameters to produce quality images of requested anatomy.
• Performs imaging exams on inpatient and outpatient, adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.
• Acquires images and reviews for quality with appropriate person.
• Answers patient, physician, nurse and family members' questions and solves scheduling and other problems, as required.
• Educates patient about procedure to be performed and keeps patient informed throughout procedure.
• Provides in-service training as necessary.
• Records patient exams in Meditech computer system.
• Participates in continuing education programs as dictated by Joint commission, MA licensing board and hospital/department policy.
• Adheres to "Code of Ethics" for radiologic technologists as defined by ARRT.
• Cleans and stocks imaging rooms and other areas as assigned.
• Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
• Communicates verbal reports to appropriate personnel as necessary.
• Prepares patient for procedures practicing infection control techniques and sterile techniques, as needed.
• Attends to the physical, emotional and educational needs of the patient within the technologists scope of care. Provides bedpans, urinals, emesis basis, mobility assistance and other support as needed.
• Draws up, measures and prepares contrast medium for administration, as directed. Administers contrast media in accordance with policies.
• Disposes of sharps and syringes according to policy/procedure.
• Obtains patients history by personal interview and chart review.
• Provides emergency "on-call" coverage twenty-four hours per days, as assigned.
• Performs venous punctures and starts IV lines in patients as necessary.
• Performs clerical duties as necessary on computer, with film jackets, requisitions and labels. Utilizes proper telephone technique.
• Verifies patient identification by arm bands and outpatient requisitions using 2 identifiers.
• Verifies appropriateness of ordered exam by requisition, chart, attending physician and radiologist, when necessary.
• Assists radiologists and physicians during radiographic procedures.

• Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Advanced MRI) preferred or obtaining the Advanced MRI registration within one year time of the date of hire.
• CPR Certified (BLS)

Duties may involve general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.; or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste, or other unpleasant elements; or much of work may be performed outdoors with exposure to weather extremes.