Travel MRI Technologist
Tulsa, OK
First Connect Health
3x12 hrs, Days
Referral Bonus

Title: MRI Tech
Location: Tulsa, OK 74136
Duration: 13 Weeks
Shift: Thurs/Fri 9:30a - 11:00p | Sat 7a - 7:30p

Requirements:

1+ Yrs. of Exp.

ARRT or ARMRIT, BLS  Required.

ARRT (MR) Preferred.

Description:

-Performs MRI examinations according to department policy and protocols.

-Includes preparing and positioning patients for MRI procedures of various parts of the body.

-Positioning includes setting up equipment (coils, monitoring devices, etc.) and patient in relation to each other to provide best demonstration of body part under study.

-Performs Quality Control tests on department equipment, reporting any discrepancies to the proper personnel.

-Collects and evaluates relevant examination information from scheduling, patient, and referring physician, including screening information.

-Maintains departmental records and patient information according to policy.

-Is responsive to patient physical and psychological needs.

-Keeps patient informed.

-Explains all procedures in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety.

-Listens to and answers patient questions with patience and courtesy.

-Performs safety procedures for outpatients, inpatients, patient families, and for hospital staff.

-Screens patients and personnel for any metal object or implants on them that would cause harm to the patient or equipment.

-Ensures that no patient/visitor/healthcare worker enters scan room with metal objects or contraindicated implants.

-Evaluates results of scanning procedure for quality of results and completeness.

-Manipulates images through use of console keyboard and mouse to display to physician.

-Using terminal, can select all image display options.

-Recognizes problems and rectifies with respect to selection made of operation.

-Sends images to PACS system, evaluates exam for completeness, and verifies exam in timely manner.

-Develops a working knowledge of all PACS capabilities.

-Maintains accurate documentation on logbook worksheet and charging of examination and all supplies.

-Seeks advice from appropriate resource when unsure of protocol or policy.

-Independent judgment in planning sequence of operations and making minor decisions in a complex technical or professional field.

-Works directly with patients and/or customers.

-Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.

-Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.

-Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.