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POSITION SUMMARY

The Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist operates MRI equipment to capture detailed images for diagnostic evaluation. The MRI Technologist ensures customer/patient safety, and comfort, follows established imaging protocols, and maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, while collaborating with healthcare teams to produce high-quality scans for accurate diagnosis and treatment planning.

PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES 1.

Maintains a safe environment with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment for customers/patients, coworkers, and self by adhering to MRI safety policies, procedures, and guidelines. 2. Properly screens patients for MRI safety and effectively documents and communicates pertinent and required information pre-and-post procedure performance. 3. Positions patients for (Magnetic Resonance) MR scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with department safety procedures and protocols. 4. Produces images consistent with image quality standards and evaluates MR scans for technical quality. 5. Properly identifies, prepares and administers medications that are within the MRI Technologist's scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed practitioner. 6. Maintains flexibility, adapts to changes in workflow processes and the needs of the Health First organization based upon fluctuations in patient volume. 7. Communicates effectively with customers (patients, LP, other Health First associates, the public, etc.) always using excellent customer relation skills. 8. Follow all Federal, State and Regional healthcare regulations and adhere to the Joint Commission/ACR standards. 9. Provides orientation and education for new technologists and assist radiologists in developing new protocols and MR imaging techniques.