MRI Technologist - MRI
Company: CARLE
Location: Peoria
Posted on: October 24, 2024
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Job Description:
To perform routine and specialized examinations in MRI; adapt
procedures to obtain specific diagnostic and/or therapeutic
results; prepare patients for examinations. To adapt procedures to
obtain specific diagnostic results under the direction of a
radiologist
Clinical Excellence/Patient Care* Performs MRI procedures in a
manner that ensures an accurate and complete examination within the
guidelines, policies, procedures and standards of Medical Imaging*
Exhibits competency in performing MRI procedures.* Evaluates the
finished images to ensure appropriate identification and image
quality are being submitted to the radiologists* Ensures patient
comfort and safety (i.e. use of earplugs) to maintain quality care
during the procedure* Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to
obtain adequate lab specimens for testing
Employee Development/Performance Improvement* Maintains working
knowledge of equipment in order to function on both high field and
low field magnet* Technically knowledgeable of equipment operation
including hardware and software* Performs reasonable trouble
shooting* Checks equipment for general safety and reports problems
through appropriate channels* Knows terminology or jargon of all
magnet strengths
Departmental Support* Performs support functions of the MRI/Medical
Imaging Department* Promptly prepares images/paperwork to ensure
timely turnaround of the exams* Transport patients to and from the
department as required* Promptly and accurately enter patient
information into the HIS system* Coordinates patient flow to ensure
efficient patient care* Ensures safe environment by monitoring
people who come within zone 3 & 4* Demonstrates a practical problem
solving approach to patient moving and handling issues*
Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through
appropriate use of lift equipment* Assumes responsibility for
training fellow technologists and students* Assists Lead
Technologist in teaching MRI procedures to coworkers/students
Keywords: CARLE, Champaign , MRI Technologist - MRI, Other , Peoria, Illinois
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