Description: Job Summary:
Under direct and indirect supervision, and in capacity as trainee, performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations.
Essential Responsibilities:

Performs specialized MRI studies within MRI section; positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling as needed; instructs patients of exam requirements before and throughout procedure by using excellent, above average communication skills; selects appropriate protocols by having knowledge to tailor scan of each patient while producing superior image quality.
Assumes correct patient identification as well as protocol parameters to be superimposed on all images; prepares hard copies from multiformat laser images; transfers images to magnetic tape for archival and storage; chooses special interest cases and transfers images to maintained pathology file.
Receives and identifies patient; verifies preparation procedures are proper and in order; prevents potentially fatal accidents for all patients and visitors by acknowledging extreme safety hazards involved with MRI; protests visitors and patients from accidents by following established pre-screening policy and procedures; documents pre-screening methods on MRI questionnaire.
Assures safety as well as comfort, physical and psychological needs of patient throughout examination; explains MRI exam in detail at onset.
Provides assistance to physician(s) during exam; recognizes and reports patient emergency situations in absence of nursing personnel; determines vital signs and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintains intravenous fluid, oxygen and other life support systems.
Reviews requisitions and assembles patient records; prepares previous cases for physician review; maintains daily records of exams.
Mounts images on multi-panel viewer according to department protocol; accounts for film exposed for each exam by providing information or by adding information to requisition or record.
Prepares cases for immediate interpretation; understands and accepts responsibilities of direct supervision of student technologists during clinical assignments; reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.
Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.
Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.
Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.
Non-Essential Functions Interprets unusual tissue contract patterns and alters or adds protocols as necessary to enhance diagnosis by using high level of judgment and clinical experience.
Manages confused, emotionally upset patients; demonstrates high level of sympathy, compassion and reassurance; calms patients and puts at ease; establishes trust/rapport with patients; emphasizes personalized, individual patient care at all times.
Ensures janitorial and general maintenance needs of unit due to safety hazards.
Basic Qualifications: Experience

One (1) year (2,080 hours) computer tomography experience as registered technologist, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.
Education
Associates degree in radiologic technology; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements. License, Certification, Registration Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
Additional Requirements:
Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, customer service, interpersonal relations, problem solving, and decision making.Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, on the telephone, and supervising others.Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.Training/giving and receiving instructions.Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness. Preferred Qualifications:
Knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques.Knowledge of industrial occupational operations needs.SIGNA experience.