MRITechnologist

**Position: MRI Technologist** **Schedule: Per Diem** **I. Position Function:** * Performs a wide variety of MRI/MRA procedures, which require use of independent judgment, initiative, and ingenuity. * Assumes responsibility for quality of work in designated area and provides quality care to the patient. * Assures efficiency and effectiveness of patient care services **II. Job Relationships:** * This position reports directly to the Lead MRI Technologist and works collaboratively with the medical staff, nursing, imaging department peers and other clients. **III. Authority:** * Has the authority and responsibility for assuring quality imaging in accordance with physician directions and/or imaging protocols. * Has the authority and responsibility for restricting access to the imaging area to assure patient and visitor safety. **IV. A. Responsibilities/Essential Functions:** * "Provides superior customer service to internal and external clients, customers, and patients as referenced in the Service Excellence Standards." * Performs all the duties of a staff MR technologist * Attends in-service lectures, seminars related to MR and maintains documentation of specialized training in compliance with state and federal regulations * Participates in the development and evaluation of policies and procedures concerning MR * Assists in the orientation of technologists to MR * Performs regular testing n MR equipment as defined by vendor recommendations and medical center policy; reports problems * Assists radiologist in performing all interventional MR examinations * Performs all necessary functions to provide efficient patient care including clerical and transport duties * Completes all patient tracking functions to ensure proper and accurate billing, report transcription and image retrieval * Completes all PACs duties to assure accuracy of imaging record and timeliness of interpretation * Participates in all quality assurance program * Promotes professional image by adhering to d