MRI TECHNOLOGIST - Radiology Imaging - Liberty - Full Time - Days
The Christ Hospital Health Network, Liberty Center, OH, United States
Job Description
To operate MRI scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist must produce quality images for the radiologist and function independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
Communication/Customer Service Responsibility
Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and birthdate.
Takes pertinent patient history. Reviews order for procedure and any other documentation, current meds, allergy information and completed questionnaire.
Explains procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding.
Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns, following up on issues or contacting someone who can help.
Communicates with all customers, co‑workers, physicians and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
Clinical Responsibility
Prepares patient for MRI scans by explaining procedure, screening patients for indwelling material affected by the magnetic field, taking patient pertinent history, and starting IV for contrast media administration as necessary.
Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol, producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
Is knowledgeable about coils, gating devices, etc., necessary for proper completion of procedures; has working knowledge of MRI computers including start‑up and shutdown.
Handles situations involving equipment and patient safety in medical and equipment emergencies.
Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media administration as necessary; administers contrast media according to established protocol or as directed by a physician, labeling syringes appropriately.
Properly identifies, prepares, administers and documents various medications used during procedures.
Reconciles patient medications to ensure the patient’s current medications will not interact with the contrast media.
Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.
Assists co‑workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IVs, completing computer functions, preparation of patients.
Verifies M.D. orders for accuracy and acts upon appropriately.
Patient Safety Responsibility: MRI and General Safety
Properly screens patients and others before entering the scan room to reduce risk of injury.
Instructs patients, self and all other personnel on risks associated with the MRI unit.
Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching it out quarterly and in a timely manner.
Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.
Observes patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals including but not limited to appropriate hand washing, proper patient identification, labeling containers, medication administration, etc.
Understands and can execute policies and procedures in cases of medical emergency, fire, tornado, and other emergency situations.
Information Systems Responsibility
Verifies all images are matched and linked in PACS.
Verifies completion of all documents, questionnaires, histories pertinent to the MR study being performed.
Maintains a working knowledge of all Information Systems, including but not limited to HIS, RIS and PACS. Scans documents, enters data correctly, including contrast information when appropriate, charges, tracks data correctly and in a timely manner.
Knows process and can perform task of burning images to a CD.
General Department Accountability
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties and stay current with changes as they occur by attending 75% of all department and technical meetings; participates in department in‑services and reviews memos, emails and bulletins for areas of responsibility.
Works to accommodate patients scheduling needs, best utilize personnel and equipment while maintaining quality. Works cooperatively with staff in all modalities assisting as needed. Works cooperatively with reception staff to assist when needed. Is willing to become multimodality trained.
Keeps rooms stocked and equipment cleaned according to department standards.
Performs other duties as required or directed.
Reports all equipment problems to manager and keeps co‑workers informed of status. Properly uses and maintains equipment utilizing safety techniques. Is proactive in identifying issues and works to get them resolved in a timely manner.
Adheres to time and attendance policy and discusses any variation from the schedule with manager.
Maintains appropriate active credentials (ODH and ARRT) and submits within established requirements by Imaging Services.
Demonstrates willingness to assist in departmental changes to improve workflow and learn new functions and duties as needed to keep department viable.
Job Description Additional Task/Responsibility
Access to patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel. Access of records is limited to records that are pertinent to the patient’s care or regulatory requirements and only occurs when necessary to carry out duties as part of the imaging team. Confidentiality and protection of all records is the responsibility of each individual. This access may occur for the reasons stated below:
Pre procedure in preparation for the scheduled exam
During the procedures in care of the patient
Post procedure to follow up on care
To QA processes to insure data is correct
To conduct retrospective reviews for the purpose of education, research or for compliance to ODH, MQSA, ACR or other regulatory requirements
To respond to daily calls from patients, other departments, physicians or physician offices requesting us to access records to review historical procedure records
Documentation of access must occur where appropriate and feasible in log form, comments in EPIC, HIM or McKesson or other available media/format. For further guidance, refer to the following TCH policies:
Policy Number 2.47.102 Access to Protected Health Information.
Policy Number 2.47.109 Employee Access to his or Her Own Protected Health Information.
Performs other duties within scope of practice as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Graduation from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology School is required. Minimum two years related experience is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures. Patient positioning and equipment operation (x‑ray machines and printers).
Licenses & Certifications
Technologists must be board certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(MR)) or a graduate of an ARRT accredited program and obtain AART(MR) certification within two years of graduation. Ohio Radiologic License is preferred. CPR certification is also preferred.
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To operate MRI scanners, obtaining diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist must produce quality images for the radiologist and function independently with minimal supervision.
Responsibilities
Communication/Customer Service Responsibility
Greets patient by introducing self and asking patient to verify their name and birthdate.
Takes pertinent patient history. Reviews order for procedure and any other documentation, current meds, allergy information and completed questionnaire.
Explains procedure to the patient and solicits questions to assure understanding.
Is proactive in anticipating needs of the patient, keeps patient and family informed of delays, answers questions and responds appropriately to concerns, following up on issues or contacting someone who can help.
Communicates with all customers, co‑workers, physicians and their office staff in a professional manner respecting differences.
Clinical Responsibility
Prepares patient for MRI scans by explaining procedure, screening patients for indwelling material affected by the magnetic field, taking patient pertinent history, and starting IV for contrast media administration as necessary.
Positions patient, scans, and archives procedures according to established protocol, producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
Is knowledgeable about coils, gating devices, etc., necessary for proper completion of procedures; has working knowledge of MRI computers including start‑up and shutdown.
Handles situations involving equipment and patient safety in medical and equipment emergencies.
Utilizes proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patient for contrast media administration as necessary; administers contrast media according to established protocol or as directed by a physician, labeling syringes appropriately.
Properly identifies, prepares, administers and documents various medications used during procedures.
Reconciles patient medications to ensure the patient’s current medications will not interact with the contrast media.
Completes all work in a timely, efficient, productive manner.
Assists co‑workers in other modalities as appropriate, starting IVs, completing computer functions, preparation of patients.
Verifies M.D. orders for accuracy and acts upon appropriately.
Patient Safety Responsibility: MRI and General Safety
Properly screens patients and others before entering the scan room to reduce risk of injury.
Instructs patients, self and all other personnel on risks associated with the MRI unit.
Wears and stores dosimeter appropriately, switching it out quarterly and in a timely manner.
Uses appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient as well as self.
Observes patient and assists as necessary to minimize risk of falls or other injury.
Adheres to National Patient Safety Goals including but not limited to appropriate hand washing, proper patient identification, labeling containers, medication administration, etc.
Understands and can execute policies and procedures in cases of medical emergency, fire, tornado, and other emergency situations.
Information Systems Responsibility
Verifies all images are matched and linked in PACS.
Verifies completion of all documents, questionnaires, histories pertinent to the MR study being performed.
Maintains a working knowledge of all Information Systems, including but not limited to HIS, RIS and PACS. Scans documents, enters data correctly, including contrast information when appropriate, charges, tracks data correctly and in a timely manner.
Knows process and can perform task of burning images to a CD.
General Department Accountability
Maintains knowledge and skills to perform duties and stay current with changes as they occur by attending 75% of all department and technical meetings; participates in department in‑services and reviews memos, emails and bulletins for areas of responsibility.
Works to accommodate patients scheduling needs, best utilize personnel and equipment while maintaining quality. Works cooperatively with staff in all modalities assisting as needed. Works cooperatively with reception staff to assist when needed. Is willing to become multimodality trained.
Keeps rooms stocked and equipment cleaned according to department standards.
Performs other duties as required or directed.
Reports all equipment problems to manager and keeps co‑workers informed of status. Properly uses and maintains equipment utilizing safety techniques. Is proactive in identifying issues and works to get them resolved in a timely manner.
Adheres to time and attendance policy and discusses any variation from the schedule with manager.
Maintains appropriate active credentials (ODH and ARRT) and submits within established requirements by Imaging Services.
Demonstrates willingness to assist in departmental changes to improve workflow and learn new functions and duties as needed to keep department viable.
Job Description Additional Task/Responsibility
Access to patient records in the course of normal operations to conduct the business of medical imaging is a responsibility of all designated personnel. Access of records is limited to records that are pertinent to the patient’s care or regulatory requirements and only occurs when necessary to carry out duties as part of the imaging team. Confidentiality and protection of all records is the responsibility of each individual. This access may occur for the reasons stated below:
Pre procedure in preparation for the scheduled exam
During the procedures in care of the patient
Post procedure to follow up on care
To QA processes to insure data is correct
To conduct retrospective reviews for the purpose of education, research or for compliance to ODH, MQSA, ACR or other regulatory requirements
To respond to daily calls from patients, other departments, physicians or physician offices requesting us to access records to review historical procedure records
Documentation of access must occur where appropriate and feasible in log form, comments in EPIC, HIM or McKesson or other available media/format. For further guidance, refer to the following TCH policies:
Policy Number 2.47.102 Access to Protected Health Information.
Policy Number 2.47.109 Employee Access to his or Her Own Protected Health Information.
Performs other duties within scope of practice as assigned.
Qualifications
Knowledge and Skills
Graduation from an ARRT accredited Radiologic Technology School is required. Minimum two years related experience is preferred. Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques/procedures. Patient positioning and equipment operation (x‑ray machines and printers).
Licenses & Certifications
Technologists must be board certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT(MR)) or a graduate of an ARRT accredited program and obtain AART(MR) certification within two years of graduation. Ohio Radiologic License is preferred. CPR certification is also preferred.
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