MRI Technologist PRN - Lourdes Main Campus

The MRI Tech 1 arranges patients for Magnetic Resonance examinations. Working under the guidance of MRI Tech 2 or above produces MR images to aid in the diagnosis of medical problems. MRI technologist monitors and ensures safety of patient and all personnel prior to entering magnetic area. Performs patient screening by using established protocols for any ferrous materials and medical device history and for safe administration of contrast media. Uses preestablished imaging protocols and departmental policy to perform safe operation of imaging equipment and all functions of the job. Provides complete pre and post education to patients and family. Reports to Manager or Supervisor.

1. Clinical skills: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
   1. Radiologic/MRI principles and theory anatomy and pathology processes utilizing the most appropriate technique an/or positing for optimal examinations are utilized at all times as evidenced by exam results.
   2. Policies and protocols are adhered to ensuring all examinations are optimized for interpretation as demonstrated by exam results.
   3. Radiography students are taught sound radiography principles as required by Organization as evidenced by documentation.
   4. Radiography students are taught sound radiography principles as required by Organization as evidenced by documentation.
2. Patient/General Safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
   1. Effectively communicates with patient to obtain clinical history/informed consent from patient or patients chart to assist the physician in optimizing the performance and interpretation of the examination as evidenced by the exam results.
   2. Procedures are explained to patients/families and technologist answers any questions to ease anxiety and assure patient cooperation as evidenced by customer satisfaction.
   3. Assistance is provided to the physician in performing a variety of examinations using standard department protocols isolation precautions and/or sterile technique as evidenced by physicians satisfaction.
   4. Clinical and/or emergent problems that may interfere with exams are identified and take appropriate action to resolve them and produce the most desirable outcome as evidenced by exam results and patient satisfaction.
   5. Patient safety is demonstrated in department by use of side rails braking mechanisms and patient monitoring as evidenced by risk management reports.
   6. The technologist reports documents and corrects any adverse unsafe or unusual conditions as evidenced by the patient/employee incidence reports.
   7. The understanding of IVs heparin locks and central line usage as they pertain to Computed Tomography is demonstrated as evidenced by observations by supervisor and peers.
3. Equipment Maintenance: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
   1. An orderly safe and clean state environment is maintained and rooms are stocked with appropriate supplies and has required with supplies readily available for procedures at all times.
   2. Imaging and other related equipment is operated according to manufacturers specifications and performs daily calibration and adjustments as required and evidenced by exam results.
   3. Equipment is troubleshot effectively and immediately and reports equipment problems to biomedical engineering/vendor as evidenced by service reports.
   4. The need for routine maintenance of all MRI equipment to maintain consistent quality images is performed/recognized as evidenced by the physicians satisfaction and the exam results.
4. Documentation/Communication: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
   1. Patients are correctly identified along with their files ensuring a high degree of accuracy as evidenced by the lack of mislabeled studies.
   2. Patients are tracked according to department procedures and technologist can Identify errors and takes immediate action for corrections as evidenced by the RIS reports.
   3. The technologist participates in department/hospital performance improvement initiative inservices and meetings as evidenced by attendance records.
5. Magnetic Resonance safety: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
   1. The safety and integrity of the magnetic environment is maintained at all times. Conducts regular inspections of all coil and scanning accessories as evidenced by service reports.
   2. Patient safety is demonstrated in the department and magnetic suite by appropriate screening techniques as demonstrated by risk management reports.
6. Other duties as assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when
   1. Acts as a backup for other technologists in the department as needed.
   2. Additional duties are correctly and appropriately completed within the specified time frame as required by managers/supervisors.
   3. Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values Service and Quality.

Education: Graduate of accredited Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) or Radiologic Technologist Program

License and Cert: American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (AMRIT) or Radiologic Technologists (ARRTR) Louisiana State Radiologic Technology (LSRT) or current LSRT temp license and Basic Life Support (BLSHCP)