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Radiology-MRI Technologist-24

Connecticut Children's

Danbury, Connecticut, United States

Danbury, Connecticut, United States

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Job Title MRI Technologist Job Description Functions under the direction of the MRI Team Leader and Assistant Manager of Radiology. Operates and maintains a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner to obtain quality images from patients with optimal demonstration of anatomic region which are used by physicians to diagnose the nature and extent of designated pathologies. Participates in the establishment of scan protocol, under the supervision of a Physician. Responsibilities Maintains the appropriate skills related to patient care and imaging of neonatal and pediatric patients. Has the ability to access imaging orders and requests for completeness and accuracy. Involves patient/parent/caregiver in care and procedure. Introduces oneself and role responsibility. Explains procedure thoroughly to patient and or parent before performing the procedure. Allows time for and encourages questions. Provides support and effective communications to other members of the department and healthcare team. Effectively utilizes available resources and other members of the department and healthcare team to assure timeliness and accuracy of performing requested exam. Follows through with notification of appropriate parties of any variations and or changes of requested exam. Provides support to other sub-sections of the department as needed. Ability to perform exams utilizing various types of equipment in all the Diagnostic and MRI areas. Performs MRI and Diagnostic exams on a daily basis for all areas of the organization and requesting Physicians. These areas include ED, OR, Clinics, inpatient units and the department as a whole. May be called upon to provide coverage in offsite locations as well. Ensures all images are of excellent diagnostic quality and include appropriate shielding, side markers, and coning and exposure factors. Provides clinical education and mentoring to new Technologist and Student Technologist. Teaches and mentors new technologist, student technologist and Radiology Residents appropriate radio logic technology skills. Evaluates their knowledge / skill levels and communicates it to the department and program coordinators. Working knowledge of the various imaging / related equipment as well as all policies, procedures and protocols. Has the knowledge and skills to efficiently operate CR, RIS, PACS, CD burner and Nighthawk systems. Assures accurate physician, patient and exam data transfer between department and hospital systems, completion and scanning of Med Rec., Physician request, Radman request form, MRI safety check form and any other pertinent data into department RIS. Reports all errors to proper personnel in a timely manner. Knowledgeable of and adheres to all hospital and department policies, procedures and protocols. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications Education and/or Experience Required:
Education Required: Successful completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiologic Technology program. Board eligibility required and must follow ARRT standards of board eligibility and subsequent licensing by the State of Connecticut Completion of a formal MRI Technology program
License and/or Certification Required:
Certified as a Registered Technologist R.T., [ARRT] Current State of Connecticut Radiographer License required. Must be board certified Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) within one year of date of hire consistent with the Connecticut Children's standards. Current State of Connecticut Radiographer Licensure required. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) / CPR certification.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Excellent interpersonal and communications skills. Competency in caring for patients treated at Connecticut Children's regardless of age, disability, gender and ethnicity.
Job Info Job Identification 3143 Job Category Clinical Technical Locations 282 Washington Street, Hartford, CT, 06106, US (On-site) Scheduled Days and Hours varies

Danbury, Connecticut, United States

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English

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