MRI Technologist RDC

Newport News, Virginiap style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppbr /bHours:/b Labor Pool (as needed)/pp/ppbOverview/bbr /The MRI Technologist in diagnostic center setting is responsible for performing MR exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians and must ensure safety in the MR environment before entering the magnetic field. Performs all MR imaging exams and procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures. Performs MR screening for all patients, patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, IV insertions and contrast injections, and for completing all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.br /br /bWhat you will do/b/pulliOperates the magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures. Prepares and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice./liliEducates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Positions the patient and observes the scanning process./liliScreens patients for MRI safety prior to the procedure./liliAssists the radiologist with procedure performance when required. Obtains intravenous access and administers contrast media as director per protocol. Operates the power injector./liliEvaluates the MR scan for technical quality, sequence of exposure and labels appropriately./liliSchedules patients for procedures and assists with clerical functions. Coordinates the screening and patient flow./liliPerforms and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Troubleshoots and ensures equipment functionality./li/ulpbr /bQualifications/bbr /br /bExperience/b/pulliMRI experience (Preferred)/li/ulpbr /bLicenses and Certifications/b/pulliRadiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) Upon Hire (Required) and/liliCPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required)/li/ulp style="text-align:inherit"/pp style="text-align:inherit"/ppspanTo learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at a href="https://www.riversideonline.com/careers" target="_blank"https://www.riversideonline.com/careers/a./span/p