MRI Technologist Position Available In Orleans, Vermont

This job was posted by https://www.vermontjoblink.com : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.vermontjoblink.com/jobs/1273691Knowledgeable in all MRI exams. Performs standard and advanced studiesapproved by the Medical Director of Diagnostic Imaging.

Knowledgeable of MRI safety including MRI compatible equipment.

Instructs hospital staff in MRI scanning workflow and safety asnecessary. Adheres to prescribed standards for MRI safety and monitorsappropriate access of personnel and visitors to the MRI Suite.

Prepares, operates, performs exams, and maintains MRI equipment andinjector equipment. Prepares patient rooms and maintains adequatesupplies and medications. Maintains cleanliness of the equipment andscan room.

Is prepared to serve members of various patient groups from pediatric togeriatric by using special equipment or adjusting techniques tosatisfactorily produce a diagnostic image.

Provides the patient and those in attendance with appropriateinformation relating to the procedure being performed. Explainsexamination and procedure to patient, including MRI screening prior topositioning patient for MRI scan.

Encourages child to ask questions about whatever procedure is beingdone; use a toy or game to teach the child and to reduce fear; keepsparent(s) involved in whatever follow-up procedure might be necessary.

Shows respect for the adolescent patients opinions and avoids anauthoritarian approach; explains the procedure in detail and encouragesquestions from patient.

Gives the geriatric patient every possible assurance regarding theprocedure being performed; assists the patient in terms of any necessaryself-care; encourages the patient to take advantage of any supportsystem that may be in place.

Records images with proper labeling and identification. Sends images toPACs for storage. Sends images to Teleradiology as needed.

Selects proper technical factors on an individual basis. Maintainstechnique and procedure manuals, and exam protocol for Radiologistinterpreters.

Selects and operates equipment as directed and notifies department leador Director of department of equipment problems. Reports to DiagnosticImaging Services Director of any errors in test results.

Lifts, moves, and transports patients via wheelchair or gurney asnecessary.

Obtains clinical history and gathers pertinent clinical data, and anyprevious MRI scans. Checks with designated Radiologist and uses properand appropriate protocols and parameters as directed.

Checks orders for accuracy and if necessary, communicates well withRadiologist and collaborates on optimal protocols and procedures foreach exam.

Schedules cases to coordinate with other patient examinations.

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