MRI Tech
Maine, Maine
Category: Allied
Travel
Job ID: 870777
Work Setting: Healthcare
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Est. Pay: $3008 / Week
Posted Date: 11/14/2024
Maine, Maine
Work Setting: Healthcare
Category: Allied
Contract Duration: 13 Weeks
Travel
Est. Pay: $3008 / Week
Job ID: 870777
Posted Date: 11/14/2024
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The MRI Technologist uses magnetic resonance imagingscanners and related equipment to capture specific images ordered by aphysician to aid in patient diagnosis.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Performs MRI examinations of the brain, body, spine andextremities on patients of all ages effectively adjusting scanning parametersfor different patient body habitus. Selects and modifies technical factors to enhance images; uses flare andSAT imaging techniques
- Determines appropriate equipment for scanning up to but notlimited to body coils
- Must be able to closely follow a physician’s instructions,prepares and operates MRI equipment, position patients correctly andeffectively record the requested diagnostic images
- Identifies gross pathology in the human body and adjusts T1 andT2 scanning parameters to provide pertinent information for interpretation.
- Performs Diffusion studies, MR Angiograms, reformats and MIPimaging
- Uses magnetic resonance and adjusts parameters to minimizeexposure to patient and self
- Follows established protocols and uses scanning techniquesto include, window and contrast levels, scanning time sequences, scanningdelays, scanning thickness, FOV, scout images, reformatting, images reconstructand 3-D image reconstruct.
- Photographs, archives and retrieves images
- Performs quality control for procedures and equipment. Documents systems failures and variances inthe appropriate logbook and arranges for service when necessary
- Certified to start and remove IV lines for contrast studiesper established departmental policy and procedure. Identifies and responds to IV contrastreactions up to and including calling emergency personnel
- Proficient in the use of an IV Contrast Power Injector
- Identifies each patient, reviews each patient’s requisitionand previous studies for consistency
- (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis), and recordspertinent data on MRI requisition at all times
- Responsible for performing comprehensive screening ofpatients and other individuals before allowing them to enter the MR system room
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presentscompleted examination to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data topersons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure
- Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images andensures proper film identification on all images
- Adheres to all Amergis and worksite rules, policies andprocedures
- Other duties as assigned
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in the radiology field
- Registered with the ARRT; if required by state regulationsor contract specification.
- One (1) one year of experience in related field preferred
- Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
- Participation and completion of Amergis’ Competency programwhen applicable
- Current CPR if applicable
- TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
- Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
- Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
- Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
- Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
- Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
- Computer proficiency required
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
- Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Awards and recognition programs
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