LEAD MRI TECH

US:NV:Carson City MRI

Full Time Day Shift

Summary

Performs lead responsibilities within the MRI section of Medical Imaging Performs a variety of imaging procedures, including advanced practice MRI scans, to obtain images for use in diagnosis and treatment of pathologies. Assists radiologists and other specialists in performing diagnostic and interventional procedures. Provides procedure-related patient care and education. Maintains records and documentation of procedures.

Qualifications

Required:

• Certificate with American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in MRI or ARMRIT certificate.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Knowledge of general anatomy, including high level understanding of cross sectional anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology.

Preferred:

• Two (2) years experience as a hospital MRI Technologist.

Essential Functions

• Acts as liaison between Management and staff
• Prepares staffing schedules
• Oversees daily scheduling of patient exam rooms and staff assignments
• Reviews all departmental exams for completeness prior to submission to Radiologist
• Orders and stocks supplies
• Assists in QC checks for examination equipment and oversight of equipment service needs while maintaining service logs
• Assists management in orienting and training new personnel; participates in general staff development
• Assists manager and professional staff with the development of protocols and research projects.
• Performs routine and emergent MR scans according to section assignment.
• Explains and prepares patients for procedures and obtains any required consent forms
• Positions patient in most suitable anatomical position and applies radiofrequency (RF) pads. Practices medical and surgical asceptic and sterile techniques
• Documents patient assessment/history related to procedures and provides patient care and education to meet patient's physical and psychological needs.
• Assists physicians (radiologist, cardiologist, and other specialists) in performing image guided diagnostic and invasive procedures.
• Performs and documents equipment quality control according to department protocols: recognizes and reports any malfunction or variation to supervisor for recommended service or replacement.
• Maintains manual and computerized patient, department, and hospital records. Initiates computer archive functions to store and/or retrieve patient information. Performs associated clerical tasks as needed.
• Performs other radiographic and fluoroscopic imaging procedures using equipment, related accessories and contrast media as needed
• Performs other related duties as assigned.