MRI Technologist (Bend, OR)

• Assumes accountability for managing delivery of care and patient safety.
• Prepares patient for procedures providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation and minimize anxiety.
• Assesses / Screens patient for potential risk factors. Documents patient history and pertinent information.
• Ensures proper identification of patient.
• Clarifies / follows Doctor’s orders and scans needed information in PACS.
• Completes work within an acceptable time frame.
• Produces quality diagnostic images for interpretation.
• Maintains MRI room cleanliness after exam and procedure. Adheres to infection control standards specific to patient care.
• Prioritizes and organizes work assignments and adjusts priorities based on changing situations.
• Consults and communicates with other departments in a professional manner.
• Demonstrates understanding of safety, health and morale needs of customers and co-workers. Exercises proper precautions to ensure safety of patients, general public, staff and self while performing duties.
• Ensures equipment is in acceptable condition by conducting routine quality control checks.
• Verifies lab values for contrast when necessary and obtains necessary patient consent for IV contrast. Prepares and assists in the administration of contrast materials.
• Performs MR examinations requiring sound understanding of anatomical positioning, human physiology, MR protocols and equipment so that selection and modification of technical factors may produce optimum results.

• Pushing and pulling, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical strength to lift heavy objects, carts, or items, taking frequency and weight into consideration.
• Physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place on the job, taking distance and speed into account.
• Physical agility, which includes ability to maneuver body while in place.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers.
• Balance is maintained during climbing, bending and/or reaching
• Endurance (e.g. continuous typing, prolonged standing/bending, walking).

• High School Graduate, GED, or Diploma from a Vocational/Technical school required.

• BLS certification required.
• 0 – 1 year’s experience required. 2-4 years experience preferred.
• ARRT and OBMI Licenses/Certification required.
• MRI certification preferred.
• IV certificate preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English, both orally and in writing.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Experience with power injectors and storage devices preferred.
• Experience with Standard Office Equipment (Phone, Fax, Copy Machine, Scanner, Email/Voice Mail) preferred.

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