CT MRI Technologist

Responsible for performing various procedures in two or more modalities, which include MRI and CT

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Treats patients and customers with courtesy and respect.
• Checks referral for appropriate study. Calls referring physician when in doubt or with questions as necessary.
• Assures room is ready prior to the patient entering the room (i.e., Equipment is operable, and all supplies are readily available).
• Understands and uses the scales, field of view, gain, voltage, amps and other adjustments and factors on the equipment in order to produce high quality images.
• Checks patient histories and has patient sign waiver, if necessary.
• Performs various radiology procedures following proper safety protocols and procedures.
• Puts patients at ease by explaining the procedure and responding to their questions/requests in a professional manner.
• Handles delicate situations (fetal demise, cancerous pathology, etc.) in a supportive and empathetic manner (“good bedside manner”).
• Keeps patient schedule and attempts to accommodate add-on patients when requested.
• Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s).
• Practices universal medical precautions.
• Releases patient with proper follow-up information.
• Maintains patient confidentiality at all times.
• Respect rights of patient and family members that are accompanying the patient.
• Remains professional in all situations.
• Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history and scanning protocols. Knows when to divert from routine images and/or when to enlist assistance from radiologist to achieve high quality diagnostic images.
• Monitors patient’s wellbeing during exam; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action.
• Sends studies to reading stations for radiologist review, if applicable.
• Assures proper film identification by use of appropriate markers and/or data entry of patient demographics.
• Exercises sound judgment regarding image quality; determines when repeats are necessary.
• Performs routine maintenance and ensures cleanliness of equipment and rooms on daily basis.
• Reports supply or equipment repair needs to appropriate person.
• Adheres to all OSHA regulations, ALARA, and RGX practices and generally accepted safety protocols.
• Provides hearing protection to patients and others when applicable.
• Other duties as assigned.