Job Summary:
Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images (photographs) of patients bodies for diagnostic purposes. Under the direction of the Chief of Radiology and the Imaging Services Director, with latitude for independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, performs related technological functions to ensure optimal diagnostic quality of patient care utilizing efficient and safe processes.
Essential Responsibilities:
• Performs patient studies according to set protocol, including placing specified coil close to the area of interest. • Operates imaging and other equipment devices so that quality diagnostic services are provided, including keying commands to specify scan sequences into the computer, adjusting transmitters and receivers, and keying in data on the keyboard of the camera to photograph images. • Interviews patients to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures to address patient concerns and exhibits a high degree of tact, courtesy, and poise when interacting with patients, staff, and visitors.
Safety and Patient Care:
• Ensures patient and staff safety, including explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, alerting staff of danger or carrying metal around the magnet, and monitoring patients via closed circuit TV.
Training and Development:
• Orients new hires and trains MRI Technologist, students, trainees. • Trains MRI Technologists I in MRI procedures. • May be required to direct, check, and train other MRI employees in the absence of the MRI Supervising Technologist.
Performing Other Duties:
• Performs other related duties as necessary.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Grade: 870