Employee Type:
RegularWork Shift:
Day - 8 hour shift (United States of America)Join Team Tidelands and help people live better lives through better health!
Position Summary:
The MRI Technologist operates the magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.
Duties:
1. Perform complex tasks associated with the operation of high field strength magnets and related equipment to produce special radiographic images of specific body parts
2. Responsible for educating and preparing patients for MR safety prior to procedure performance
3. Assume responsibility for the safety, mental and physical comfort of patients
4. Assist radiologist with procedure performance
5. Start I.V.’s, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol
6. Evaluate MR scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately
7. Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration
8. Provide excellent patient care and effective communication that is essential to the performance of a variety of procedures
9. Performs accurate documentation of patient medical records, including documentation of patient medical history before an exam
10. Inpatient imaging departments assume “on call” rotation on a regular basis. Inpatient imaging technologists are required to cover both hospital locations as necessary.
Other duties as assigned - Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee partner for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Inpatient imaging departments assume “on call” rotation on a regular basis. Inpatient imaging technologists are required to cover both hospital locations as necessary.
Tidelands Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). Tidelands Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, veteran status, gender, genetic information, familial status, or any other legally protected status.