MRI Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist)

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– [Performance of Daily QC functions with Water Phantom.]{sans-serif””=””}
– Demonstrates ability to perform power-up of computer console.
– Loads appropriate coil for use with water phantom and initiates appropriate computer programming for QC.
– Logs results of QC data in appropriate format.
– [Assessment of Scheduled Patients]{sans-serif””=””}
– Checks two patient identifiers for proper identification prior to exam.
– Observes all safety guidelines for MRI prior to exam.
– Presents to patient for completion the questionnaire/Med Reconciliation Sheet regarding study to be performed, which indicate symptoms and/or contraindications including but not limited to metallic implants.
– Insures that procedure is explained fully in order to put patient at ease with study being performed.
– Obtains completed consent form for all contrast studies that explain documented problems with usage of contrast with certain related health problems.
– Performs I-stat for BUN/Creatinine per protocol.
– Performs necessary steps toward completion of study of claustrophobic patients to include when necessary contacting appropriate physician for alternative study or administration of drugs to relax anxious patients.
– Remains aware of patient status via visual and audio contact throughout MRI study.
– Surveys patient for safety with MRI magnet.
– Operates power injector properly for contrasted exams.
– Removes contrast from Omnicell properly using two patient identifiers prior to administration.
– Verifies images to PACS for Radiologist dictation.
– [Assists physician with biopsy procedures in MRI.]{sans-serif””=””}
– Checks two patient identifiers for proper identification prior to procedure.
– Utilizes time out procedure.
– Obtains questionnaires and reviews prior to exam.
– Verifies HandP assessment with attending physician.
– Obtains consent for contrast.
– Demonstrates ability to dock breast table to magnet and position correctly.
– Demonstrates ability to operate SenoRad breast biopsy equipment.
– Maintains sterile procedure during exam.
– Obtains preliminary images prior to biopsy for needle localization.
– Obtains specimen from physician and labels appropriately and accurately.
– Obtains post procedure images to verify biopsy removal.
– Sends specimen to Lab for clinical correlation.
– Utilizes CAD for procedure.
– Verifies images to PACS, CAD and Aegis PACS server for interpretation.
– Cleans and disinfects equipment appropriately following procedure.
– Maintains supplies and notifies as appropriate if supplies are needed