The major challenges to this position include being able to understand and apply the technical skills and advanced physics required to operate the MRI scanner in an efficient and accurate manner. Also to keep up on new implants and devices and their compatibility with MRI
The incumbent must demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on physical, motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to patients served ranging in age from infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric, and meet standards of quality as measured by the unit/department age-specific competency standards.
The incumbent may be asked to perform other job duties related to Renown Imaging as needed. Including after hours standby and call back time.
This position has the authority to make technical decisions that will provide the best possible MRI image quality and determine the safety of implants and devices entering the MRI scan room.
This position must be proficient in the use of the following MRI equipment: G.E. 1.5T LX EXCITE MRI SCANNER. G.E. 1.5T LX SCANNER, G.E. SIGNA HORIZON MRI SCANNER, G.E. PHILIPS INGENIA 3T AND 1.5T MRI SCANNERS,ADVANTAGE WINDOWS CONSOLE AS WELL AS RELATED SUPPORT EQUIPMENT. This position will require training and general knowledge attained to operate the hospital and department computer systems.
The position is further challenged to maintain accuracy; communicate effectively with different types of people; to function efficiently and pleasantly under pressure; to identify and maintain priorities and to respond to simultaneous requests and demands from many people while remaining courteous and professional.
High standards of diplomacy and respect for confidentiality are essential.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
1. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical motor/sensory, psychosocial, and safety appropriate to the age of the patients served.
2. Ability to interact effectively with persons of differing socio/economic backgrounds
3. A thorough knowledge of MRI physics as applied to magnetic resonance principle
4. The ability to manipulate the factors required to produce a diagnostic MRI scan: T1, T2, T2*, proton density
5. Knowledge of all contrast media used in MRI; i.e., dosage, precautions, adverse reactions, and examination of appropriateness
6. Skills to understand radiology filing and clerical functions
7. Ability to utilize magnetic field safety measures
8. Problem solving skills to effectively handle radiographic MRI technical occurrences
9. A thorough knowledge of 3D anatomy and imaging planes as required by the radiologist
10. A working knowledge of hospital and department computer systems
11. A working knowledge of how to clear implants for MRI by using several resources ie. MRI Safety Website or Phone calls to the manufacturer.
This position does provide patient care. |
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