Radiologic Technologist - MRI Specialist

Company: Abrazo Central Hospital
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: November 1, 2024

Job Description:

Job Summary:

Abrazo Central Hospital is seeking a skilled Radiologic Technologist to join our team in the MRI department. As an MRI Imaging Technologist, you will be responsible for performing diagnostic MRI exams, verifying patient identity, and reviewing medical records for appropriateness of exams or procedures. You will also interview patients to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors. Additionally, you will explain procedures to patients, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up. You will set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per script, review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to radiologists. You will also recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate and provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients. Furthermore, you will participate in process improvement activities within the radiology practice, including quality of care, patient flow, reject-repeat analysis, and patient satisfaction. You will also provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees.

Responsibilities:

--- Perform diagnostic MRI exams utilizing appropriate imaging equipment
--- Verify patient identity and review patient's medical record for appropriateness of exam or procedure
--- Interview patient to obtain, verify, or update medical history and assess risk factors
--- Explain procedure to patient, including side effects of pharmaceuticals administered, risks, benefits, alternatives, and follow-up
--- Set up equipment and acquire appropriate images as per script
--- Review images, make initial observations, document exceptions from established protocols, and communicate data to radiologists
--- Recognize and respond to medical emergencies as appropriate
--- Provide physician-prescribed post-care instructions to patients
--- Participate in process improvement activities within radiology practice
--- Provide imaging education to residents, student technologists, and new employees

Qualifications:

--- Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)
--- Required to have or successfully complete American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support ' Healthcare Provider (BLS) training by end of orientation period
--- One or more years of experience as a Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) in Radiology (R) or advanced certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT)

Skills:

--- Analytical and clinical skills necessary to determine the most age-appropriate method of providing requested radiographs specific to patient's physical ability and/or limitations
--- Interpersonal and communication skills necessary to deal effectively with and instruct patients who may be under physical/emotional stress
--- Technical knowledge necessary to operate equipment including but not limited to all specialized equipment and computers
--- Ability to work productively and effectively within a complex environment, handle multiple/changing priorities
--- Knowledge and understanding of American College of Radiology requirements for accreditation
--- Physical stamina for frequent walking, standing, lifting, and positioning of patients
--- Physical ability to stand, bend, push, pull, reach, and lift in order to provide patient care
--- Manual dexterity and visual acuity to operate and utilize all types of imaging equipment and supplies in order to produce images of acceptable diagnostic quality

Keywords: Abrazo Central Hospital, Tempe , Radiologic Technologist - MRI Specialist, Other , Phoenix, Arizona