Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist (Imaging Center) - FT, Days
Company: Prisma Health
Location: West Columbia
Posted on: August 24, 2024
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Job Description:
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SummaryPerforms MR scanning as directed by the radiologist.
Communicates with the physician and other work-related personnel
appropriatelyThis position is bonus eligible, follow this for
details.Accountabilities* CLINICAL:Screens patients and others
prior to admittance into MRI scanning room. Ensures all MRI
clinical equipment and supplies are MRI compatible. Emphasizes
patient safety practices. Identifies patients and procedures.
Ensures all information is present in patient folder/EMR chart.
Completes appropriate MR questionnaires. Uses proper hand hygiene
technique. Follows established contrast administration protocol to
ensure safe contrast administration. Positions patients accurately
for all MR procedures for optimum visibility of required anatomy.
Knows and adheres to protocol regarding patients with cardiac
pacemakers. Selects proper surface coils and applies knowledge of
and adheres to scanning protocols. Marks studies ready to read in
PACS in a timely manner for interpretation as soon as possible
after completion of exam. Obtains appropriate supplies and prepares
room for patient. Injects contrast material using proper technique
based on type of contrast needed for the particular body part and
size of the patient. Obtains any contrast reaction history and
monitors for and responds appropriately to any contrast reaction.
Initiates IV access for contrast administration. Applies proper
sterile technique. Is proficient using power injector or manually
injecting contrast material via IV access. Keeps room cleaned and
stocked at all times and maintains safe environment of care.
Responds to codes and other emergency situations appropriately.
Participates in QC activities. - 40%* CUSTOMER SERVICE:Communicates
with patient concerning MR questionnaire and other pertinent
clinical history. Explains MR procedure to patient and/or family
member. Obtains completed questionnaire and proper history and
clinical from patient physician's office. Ensures patients and / or
visitors are free of objects or implanted devices that might be
contradicted to MRI. - Informs patients and families of all delays.
Appropriately documents release of PHI. Trains co-workers and
students. Promotes patient education. Participates in QA
activities. - 30%* ADMINISTRATIVE:Acquires requisition and
validates appropriate clinical charge. Completes all EPIC exam
activities, and document and / or scans appropriate information.
Charges procedure, supply and surgical codes when exam is
completed. Operates the PAC's system appropriately and verifies
studies before sending to archive. Reports equipment problems to
manager and documents confirmation numbers. Maintains teaching
files. Communicates with radiologist to determine appropriate
protocols for each exam. Ensures scan conducted and exam name
correspond in EPIC EMR, PACS, and charges. Performs accreditation
activities and meets standards and regulations. Maintains
technologist credential records. Maintains
SCDHEC/accreditation/compliance manual. - 30%Supervisory/Management
ResponsibilitiesThis is a non-management job that will report to a
supervisor, manager, director or executive.Minimum Requirements
Keywords: Prisma Health, Columbia , Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist (Imaging Center) - FT, Days, Other , West Columbia, South Carolina
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