MRI Technologist- Orthopedic Office
Company: Orthopedic Specialists
Location: Palm Harbor
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Duties:* Greets patients by confirming patient identification;
reviewing MRI request; checking for special instructions;
confirming anticipated services with patients.* Gains patient
cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing explanations of MRI
procedures; explaining equipment; answering questions.* Conducts
MRI studies by positioning patients for optimum scan efficiency;
instructing patients as to what they must do during the scan to
obtain optimum results; conferring with physicians to determine the
proper setting for the scanner; bringing the MRI scanner into
operational status; operating the console for the scan procedure;
processing hard-copy film for long-term storage and retrieval.*
Perform Fluoroscopy for MRI procedures requiring arthrogram
injections.* Minimizes radiation to patient and staff by practicing
radiation protection techniques; using beam restrictive devices;
applying knowledge of exposure factors.* Maintains production and
quality of MRI studies by following established standards and
procedures; developing MRI's; observing MRI results; determining
necessary adjustments for optimum results; forwarding completed
studies to radiologist for interpretation.* Ensures operation of
magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment by completing preventive
maintenance on all magnetic resonance or positron imaging
equipment, including the scanner, operating console, CRT screens,
and associated peripheral equipment; following manufacturer's
instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs;
maintaining equipment inventories.* Keeps MRI supplies and patient
drapes ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying
receipt; collecting and processing laundry.* Maintains safe,
secure, and healthy work environment by following and enforcing
standards and procedures; complying with federal and state legal
regulations and ACR requirements.* Documents patient MRI services
by completing patient record charting; generating charge slips.*
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining
personal networks; participating in professional organizations.*
Enhances organization reputation by accepting ownership for
accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities
to add value to job
accomplishments.Skills/Qualifications:Performing Diagnostic
Procedures, Use of Medical Technologies, Radiologic Technology,
Customer Focus, Verbal Communication, Informing Others, Dealing
with Complexity, Analyzing Information
Keywords: Orthopedic Specialists, Palm Harbor , MRI Technologist- Orthopedic Office, Administration, Clerical , Palm Harbor, Florida
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