MRI Technologist-OC Job in Washington Dc, District Of Columbia Us

Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor, performs a variety of MRI procedures departmental support functions.
Essential Functions:
- Performs MRI examinations of the brain, body, spine extremities on patients of all ages effectively adjusting scanning parameters for different patient body habitus. Se-lects modifies technical factors to enhance images; uses flare SAT imaging tech-niques. Determines appropriate equipment for scanning up to but not limited to body coils.
- Identifies gross pathology in the human body adjusts T1 T2 scanning parameters to provide pertinent information for interpretation. Adjusts parameters of equipment to minimize risk factors to self patient.
- Effectively performs Diffusion studies, MR Angiograms, reformats MIP imaging. Per-forms specialized exams i.e. MRA runoffs post arthrogram work ups.
- Effectively uses magnetic resonance adjusts parameters to minimize exposure to patient self. Follows established protocols effectively uses scanning techniques to include, window contrast levels, scanning time sequences, scanning delays, scan-ning thickness, FOV, scout images, reformatting, image reconstruct 3-D image re-construct. Photographs, archives retrieves images.
- Is certified to start remove IV lines for contrast studies per established departmental policy procedure. Identifies responds to IV contrast reactions up to including calling emergency personnel. Proficient in the use of an IV Contrast Power Injector.
- Identifies each patient, reviews each patient's requisition previous studies for consis-tency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis), records pertinent data on MRI requi-sition at all times. Responsible for performing comprehensive screening of patients other individuals before allowing them to enter the MR system room.
- Effectively explains, knows, informs anyone entering the MR system room the dan-ger associated w/ implants devices, in addition to pacemakers, implantable cardio-verter defibrillators (ICDs), loose objects.
- Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist, communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
- Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images ensures proper film identifi-cation on all images.
- Maintains daily patient MRI 'log' documenting correctly accurately patient informa-tion to ensure the quality of patient care.
o patient's full name
o patient's member number
o patient's physician
o type amount of contrast used
o examination performed
- Demonstrates ability to organize patient care set priorities by providing critical care first by implementing the physician's orders.
- Performs proper computer skills shows working knowledge of patient orders, status changes, patient charges profiles.
- Performs other duties as directed.

Qualifications:
Schedule:
- **2 Positions Available**
- Position 1: Rotating on call position between the hours 8:30am to 5:00pm Sun-Fri.
- Position 2: Rotating on call position between the hours 8:00am to 4:30pm Sun-Fri.
- This position includes holidays, weekends, and nights.

Basic Qualifications:
- 1 year experience as a MRI technologist or ARRT advanced certification registry eligible w/ 2 years recent experience as a Radiologic technologist w/ ARRT required.
- High school diploma or GED required.
- Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program or MRI Accredited Certificate Program required.
- ARRT advanced certification registry eligible required.
- Current in ARRT or ARMRIT CEU requirements required.
- Current CPR certification required.
- 'Venipuncture competency check off' required w/in 3 months of hire.
- Registered w/ the ARRT MRI certified w/in 12 months of employment or have current ARMRIT Certification required.