MRI Technologist (Cincinnati, OH) - MRITECH 26-12887

JOB TITLE: MRI Technologist

JOB OVERVIEW

Location: Cincinnati, OH 45227
Job type: Contract (no benefits)
Duration: 13 weeks, with potential for extension
Shift: Days
Schedule: Monday to Friday, rotating weekly between two start times: 6:30 AM – 3:00 PM and 10:30 AM – 7:00 PM
Equipment requirement: Philips MRI equipment experience and breast MRI experience required

Candidates needed: Both local and traveling candidates

COMPENSATION

Local candidates: $65 – $70 per hour, based on experience
Traveling candidates: $2,600 – $2,800 per week, based on experience

JOB SUMMARY: This position operates MRI scanners to obtain diagnostic images of specified body parts as requested. The technologist produces quality images to present to the radiologist for interpretation and works independently with minimal supervision.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Patient Interaction and Preparation

• Greet the patient, introduce yourself, and ask the patient to verify their name and birthdate.
• Take pertinent patient history, and review the procedure order, other documentation, current medications, allergy information and the completed questionnaire.
• Explain the procedure to the patient and invite questions to make sure the patient understands.
• Anticipate patient needs, keep patients and families informed of delays, answer questions, and respond appropriately to concerns by following up or contacting someone who can.
• Prepare patients for MRI scans by explaining the procedure, screening for implanted material affected by the magnetic field, taking pertinent history, and starting an IV for contrast media when necessary.
• Communicate professionally with all customers, coworkers, physicians and their office staff, respecting differences.

Scanning and Equipment

• Position the patient, scan, and archive procedures according to established protocol, producing diagnostic images within quality control parameters.
• Maintain knowledge of coils, gating devices and other equipment needed to complete procedures properly.
• Maintain working knowledge of MRI computers, including startup and shutdown.
• Handle situations involving equipment and patient safety in medical and equipment emergencies.
• Verify physician orders for accuracy and act on them appropriately.

Contrast Media and Medications

• Use proper venipuncture techniques to prepare patients for contrast media administration as necessary.
• Administer contrast media according to established protocol or as directed by a physician.
• Label syringes according to policy.
• Properly identify, prepare, administer and document the various medications used during procedures.
• Reconcile patient medications to make sure current medications will not interact with the contrast media.

Safety

• Screen patients and others properly before they enter the scan room to reduce the risk of injury.
• Instruct patients, yourself and all other personnel on the risks associated with the MRI unit.
• Wear and store a dosimeter appropriately, switching it out quarterly and on time, as applicable.
• Use appropriate devices for moving patients to protect the patient and yourself.
• Observe patients and assist as necessary to minimize the risk of falls or other injury.
• Adhere to National Patient Safety Goals, including hand washing, proper patient identification, labeling containers and medication administration.
• Understand and be able to carry out policies and procedures for medical emergencies, fire, tornadoes and other emergency situations.

General

• Complete all work in a timely, efficient and productive manner.
• Assist coworkers in other modalities as appropriate, including starting IVs, completing computer functions and preparing patients.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Philips MRI equipment experience.
• Breast MRI experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, isolation and sterile techniques and procedures.
• Patient positioning and equipment operation (x-ray machines and printers).

PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 2 years of related experience.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: Graduate of an ARRT-accredited Radiologic Technology school.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSURE

• ARRT certification.
• Ohio license as a radiographer.
• BLS certification (American Heart Association).