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Brown University Health · 3 weeks ago

MRI Tech PD

Providence, RI

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$38.78/hr - $64/hr

Brown University Health is a healthcare provider seeking an MRI Tech to operate MRI units and produce images of designated anatomical areas. The role involves patient interaction, equipment operation, and adherence to safety and quality standards.

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Responsibilities

Prepares and calibrates the MRI unit for daily operation

Selects proper technical factors on an individual patient basis

Screens all patients and visitors, prior to entry into the magnetic imaging area

Appraises physical condition of all patients, to determine durability to withstand the procedure

Communicates to the patient, the nature and type of examination, to be performed

Verifies and/or obtains informed consent for examinations requiring consent

Can operate and navigate all pertinent IS software related to job functions such as MAK, Syngo, PACS, Lifelinks, etc

Records and maintains patient history from the patient’s chart, referring physician, and/or by interviewing the patient

Positions the patients for imaging, to obtain satisfactory examinations and perform requested procedures

Protects and immobilizes patient in accordance with prescribed safety standards

Utilizes a wide variety of technical equipment, including computers, radio frequency generators, gradient coils, multi-format cameras, film processors, and other miscellaneous equipment, to produce MRI images

Performs complex imaging of cross-sectional, sagittal, coronal, and obliquely generated MRI images

Prepares and QA’s images to be interpreted by the radiologist

Ability to troubleshoot equipment problems

Assists the radiologist in developing new procedures and protocols

Assists in development of technical factors

Participates in in-service educational programs for technical staff and other hospital support groups, keeping current with required in-service

Participates in clinical instruction and supervision of MRI students

Maintains a thorough knowledge of the latest development in the MRI field

Maintains knowledge of nursing procedures, such as sterile techniques and infection control

Observes established hospital and departmental policies, as well as state, local, and federal regulations

Maintains ethical conduct with all medical and non-medical personnel

Maintains a working area in a clean and orderly condition

Understands and practices principles of safety, with regards to strong magnetic fields, as those generated by MRI systems

Performs other related duties, as assigned and/or required

Qualification

MRI technologyRegistered by ARRTCross-sectional anatomyAdvanced MRI applicationsComputer operationsPatient care knowledgeSterile techniquesInfection controlInterpersonal skills

Required

Thorough knowledge of a specialized MRI technology

Registered by the American Registry of Radiological Technology

Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy, advanced MRI applications and computer operations

Basic understanding of the operation of computer consoles

MRI certification through the ARRT (New grads may obtain within 90 days of hire)

Interpersonal skills necessary to interface effectively with patients, patients' families, departmental staff physicians, and others

Demonstrated knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients throughout the life span, with consideration of aging processes, human development stages, and cultural patterns in each step of the care process