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MRI Technologist
ISGF, inc
- Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
- Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
About
Portsmouth Naval Medical Center
620 John Paul Jones Circle, Portsmouth Virginia 23708
*Schedule*
* Flexible scheduling – Full Time, Part Time, and PRN available
* Can work 8, 10, or 12 hour shifts
* Shifts available:
* Days, Sunday-Saturday, 0630-1500
* Evening Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, 1430-2300
* Night Sunday-Saturday, 2230-0700
*Requirements*
* Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), Council on Occupational Education (COE), or other equivalent organization.
* One year of experience within the last two years as a MRI Technologist.
* BLS
* ARRT in MRI
* Provide two (2) letters of recommendation written within the last two (2) years attesting to the HCW’s clinical skills. One letter must be from a practicing radiologist or supervisory technologist who has personally observed and evaluated the HCW and who can attest to the HCW’s clinical skills in the care of patients. The other letter may be from a clinic or hospital administrator, physician, nurse, or peer technologist who has personal knowledge of the HCW’s patient care skills in a similar clinical environment.
*Job Duties*
a. Ability to perform exams on all brands and models MRI scanners.
b. Assist in reviewing and entering radiologist’s protocols for MRI patient exam orders in the radiology information system (MHS Genesis RadNet and related software) on a continual basis.
c. Verify and identify patient and procedure information in accordance with command policy. To include performing a Time Out and Final Stop before entering MRI Zone 4.
d. Evaluate patients for contrast compatibility: GFR (Globular Filtration Rate), allergy history, contrast contraindications. Respond to contrast reactions in accordance with American College of Radiology (ACR) and Joint Commission Requirements. Respond to all emergencies in the MR environment in accordance with ACR and Joint Commission Requirements. Communicate with physicians, staff, and document all information related to emergencies.
e. Review MRI safety screening and information to assess patient safety. Perform research/investigation pertaining to MRI safety on patients with implanted medical devices and document safety information. Document implant information for the Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer (MRSO) and the Magnetic Resonance Medical Director (MRMD) to evaluate for patient safety approval.
f. Screen patients utilizing the ferromagnetic detector system per manufacturer and department protocol.
g. Explain and prepare the patient for procedure to be performed, answer any relevant questions. Provide for physical and emotional (claustrophobia) comfort of the patient to ensure patient position for exam to be performed and cooperation. Ensure proper placement for patients with special needs appropriately for optimal patient safety. Ensure patients with special needs have an effective means of communication with techs.
h. Log arrival and departure of patients in the command’s hospital information system (MHS Genesis) and in the scanner logbooks. Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading via the Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) according to department protocol.
i. Perform a full range of MRI scans:
Brain- brain, orbits, pituitary, cranial nerves, IAC, trauma, per radiologist
Brain MRA/MRV, sinus thrombosis, carotids, per radiologist
Body- liver, kidney, pancreas, screening, per radiologist
Body MRA/MRV
Breast- screening, biopsies, per radiologist
Cardiac- morphology and/or function, stress, per radiologist
Neck- soft tissue, per radiologist
Chest- mediastinum, brachial plexus, per radiologist
Pelvis- boney, female UFE, prostate, per radiologist
Upper extremity- hand, wrist, forearm, elbow, humerus, shoulder, arthrograms, per radiologist
Lower extremity- foot, ankle lower leg, knee, femur, hip, arthrograms, per radiologist
Extremity MRA/MRV- Runoff, prescribed by radiologist protocol
Multiplanar and 3D volume reconstructions and/ renderings- designate by radiologist protocol
Perfusion- brain, per radiologist
Spectroscopy- Single and multi-voxel per radiologist protocol
j. Select the proper coil and equipment for the body part that is being examined.
k. Properly position and pad the patient in the scanner to prevent thermal burns.
l. Require to start IVs (Intravenous therapy) for contrast administration or in support of the nursing or anesthesia staff.
m. Provide support for anesthesia, including safety screening staff and equipment, operation and placement of monitoring equipment and infusion pumps. Coordinate and perform sedation MRIs with anesthesiology and other relevant services.
n. Discuss the technical and clinical aspects of the patient's care as related to the patient's MRI scan with the diagnostic radiologists, attending physicians, attending nurses or senior MRI technologist.
o. Review all images, send appropriate image series, and check PACs for each exam to ensure ALL images transmit from the scanner to the radiologist for reading according to department policy. Before deletion of exam, ensure all images have been transmitted as appropriate.
p. Perform daily checks of the crash cart, and monthly checks of emergency contrast reaction kits and restroom emergency call bells. Maintain the crash cart in the MRI spaces in accordance with hospital policy and Joint Commission Requirements. Maintain a contrast reaction kit in the MRI spaces. Ensure completion of quarterly Code Blue drill in accordance with MTF policy.
q. Perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to manufacturer and command instructions. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values. Perform minor troubleshooting of the MRI scanner per manufacturer's recommendation and established protocols. Perform minor troubleshooting of the MRI scanner per manufacturer recommendations for technologists and established protocols.
r. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify the designated government personnel of equipment issues.
s. Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call logbook. Report problems to Department Qualified Medical Physicists.
t. Maintain MRI suite including stocking supplies, cleaning, restocking/inventorying supplies, taking out linen per shift, and taking sharps containers to Biohazard room as needed. Participate in the radiology department’s rotation for pick up and drop off of both.
u. Participate in all mandatory MRI Safety Training or education issued by the MRI Medical Director (MR MD).
v. Update protocols on MRI scanners in accordance with radiologists; ensure protocols are standardized across all MRI scanners
w. Perform QC (quality control) and other quality control tasks in accordance with ACR and Joint Commission requirements
x. Perform and document transitions of care and other shift change huddles/meetings at the beginning and end of shift in accordance with MTF and Joint Commission requirements.
*Benefits*:
We offer Medical (UHC), Dental, Vision, LTD, STD, and more
*PTO:*
Full Time employees accrue 10 days of vacation/year, 7 sick days, and 11 paid federal holidays
ISGF Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract
Benefits:
* Dental insurance
* Flexible schedule
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
* Portsmouth, VA 23705 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Languages
- English
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