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DepartmentMRI
Job Summary
Under the direction of a radiologist, performs magnetic resonance imaging(MRI) examinations at a technical level not requiring constantsupervision. Performs a variety of technical imaging studies. Independentjudgment, technical skills, and commitment to patient safety areconsidered requisite professional characteristics for individuals assuming theposition of a MRI technologist.
Essential Functions:
Performs high quality MRI imaging studies by selecting specific softwareparameters that will produce a quality image for use by physicians in theirdetermination of a diagnosis. Obtains protocols from radiologists and complieswith image sequences defined in protocols. (10%)Effectively interacts with Denver Health's PACS system through compliancewith data entry, image post-processing, image archiving tasks, imagequality assurance, and other related user interface activities. (10%)Prepares and administers contrast media for patient examinations according toradiologists' direction. Technologist must ensure that the IV catheter, ifused, is of appropriate type, size, and in the correct location forcontrast administration. If an injector is used, then the MRI technologistmust test the injector with saline prior to contrast injection. MRItechnologists must be certified in CPR at all times in order to safely mediatecontrast reactions. (10%)Screens patients, Denver Health employees, and, visitors in order toguard the safety of: (1) those individuals undergoing an MRIexamination; or (2) persons entering the MRI service venue. As part ofthe patient screening process, reviews the MRI Screening Form with thepatient and does not allow the patient to enter the MRI scanning room untilverification can be confirmed that contraindications do not exist which wouldpreclude the patient from having an MRI examination. (10%)Ensures patient safety, comfort, and personal dignity by followingappropriate patient care guidelines to include use of 2 patient identifiers.Transports patients to and from the Department of Radiology, as needed, toprevent patient flow delays. (10%)Assists in the maintenance of department inventory by ordering, stocking,and performing inventory checks on those medical supplies utilized whenperforming MRI examinations. (10%)Verifies the physician order and relevant patient's history in Epic. Priorto performance of a MRI examination, consults with the relevant radiologistto obtain a written imaging study protocol. (10%)To provide the necessary data for radiologists to interpret images, thetechnologist scans all relevant clinical information into the PACS, assignsprioritization box for the radiologists' worklist, and then transmitscurrent (and comparison images, when applicable) to the PACS. Theseactivities must be completed immediately following examination completion,not to exceed 1 hour. (10%)Maintains imaging equipment by performing scheduled cleanings and tests;results of all cleanings and tests are documented, as appropriate. Contactsservice personnel and notifies supervisory staff of equipment malfunctions.(10Notates within the appropriate electronic/hardcopy document, asnecessary, all pertinent patient information to comply with patientscreening, ordering, charting, and medical record requirements(e.g., Epic's "Ticket to Ride" electronic handoff document,Radiology's hardcopy pregnancy questionnaire). (10%)Education:
Post High School Diploma or Certificate Program RequiredWork Experience:
1-3 years of professional work experience in performin radiographicprocedures, including 6 months experience in undertaking MRI imagingstudies. RequiredLicenses:
ABLS-Advanced Burn Life Support - ABA - American Burn Association RequiredandBLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart AssociationRequired andRTR-RT Radiography - ARRT - American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistsRequired andKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated knowledge in how to operate MRI equipment and related technology.Knowledge of how to address age-specific care needs of patients.Demonstrated technical skill sets in the performance of MRI studies.Demonstrable interpersonal skill sets that lead to effective communication andcollaborations.Competency in interpreting physician order requests for MRI imaging studies.Ability to exercise prudent judgment in selecting and configuring equipmentsettings to compensate for patient physiologic variances.Ability to consistently produce quality images of various anatomicalstructures.
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