ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Responsible for the care and safety of patients undergoing the use of equipment to minimize hazards of Peripheral Nerve Stimulation (PNS).
- Understands the absolute contraindications in the operations of MRI.
- Written and oral screening will be performed on every patient, each time!
- Communicates to patient regarding the hazards of ferrous materials and magnet.
- Able to determine most suitable position and coil, per exam.
- Keys commands to specify scan sequences and adjust transmitters/receivers into computer.
- Evaluates images for technical quality and repeats motion images.
- Strong knowledge and understanding of general anatomy, physiology and medical terminology.
- Possesses a high level of cross-sectional anatomy.
- Knowledgeable in booting up and bring down MRI computer.
- Imaging of designated anatomical area per doctor's order and protocol.
- Administers IV contrast media.
- Explains procedures to patient to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.
- Communicates effectively prior to exam about the importance of being motionless.
- Demonstrates use of microphone and emergency ball to communicate to during exam.
- Continual observation through window to monitor patient safety and comfort.
- Processes images and reviews for proper identification and quality control.
- Prepares images for reading by radiologist or requesting physician.
- Performs routine maintenance, diagnoses malfunctions, and makes minor repairs on radiologic equipment, arranging for repairs as needed.
- Completes forms and maintains records of work performed.
- Routinely disinfects coils and tabletop after every patient.
- Checks, stocks and orders supplies.
- Reports to Director of Imaging, any problems or malfunctions with equipment.
- After hours call for x-ray and CT as needed.
EDUCATION / TRAINING / EXPERIENCE:
Minimum requirements:
Associate’s degree or equivalent to an approved Radiologic Technology program. Two to four years of related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATION:
Certificate issued by the State of California as a Radiologic Technologist.
Registered with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, ARRT.
Current BLS
IV certification
Registered CT Technologist preferred
Registered MRI Technologist preferred
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