MRI Technologist

Company: RAYUS Radiology
Location: Appleton
Posted on: September 17, 2023

Job Description:

RAYUS Radiology is looking for an MRI Technologist to join our team.-- As a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologist, you will operate your assigned scanner(s) and c-arm to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient centered approach, you will provide MRI and c-arm services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. Each patient comes to our centers looking for answers. You will guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process. This position is casual/per diem working flexible shifts between the hours of 6:30am-9:00pm.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
(90%) Patient Imaging

• Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure correct patient and procedure
  
• Explains and prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately
  
• Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeats scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
  
• Explains and prepares patients for diagnostic and therapeutic injection (DTI) procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure and providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure
  
• Adjusts MRI scan parameters correctly and as needed
  
• Maintains positive attitude and working relationships with radiologist, referring customers and other associates and peers
  
• Follows physicians' orders precisely and conforms to safety regulations to protect yourself, your patients, and coworkers
  
• Accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS)
  
• Maintains an orderly and clean work area promoting good safety habits for patients and co-workers
  
• Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements
  
• Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use
  
• Ensures compliance with all HIPAA guidelines
  (5%) MRI and DTI Support
  
• Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades
  
• Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary
  
• Assists with training of new associates, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable
  (5%) Completes other tasks as assigned

Keywords: RAYUS Radiology, Appleton , MRI Technologist, Other , Appleton, Wisconsin