MRI Technologist - PRN

MedStar Health is looking foranMRI TechnologisttojoinourteamatSouthern Maryland Hospital.

As an MRITechnologist, you willperformdiagnostic Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations according to established imaging protocols.Providesefficient and effective patient care in high-quality diagnostic MRI examinations.Provides high customer service, performing consistent with Hospital and organization values.

Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metroregion,also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your nextgreat careermove!

Primary Duties:

• Conducts patient interviews toidentifycontraindicated implants, foreignbodies,and other medical conditionsofconcern.Identifiesand performsappropriateexaminationsbased on patient history.

• Verifies prescription and protocol. Usesappropriate imagingparameters. Injects contrast based on patient weight after verifying the patient’s renal function status. Verifies image quality prior to ending the examination.Appropriately documents examination. Verifies the examinations is correct in both Cerner, PACS,Pen RadandDyna CAD(when applicable).

• Assistsin organizing andmaintaininginventory of supplies. Ensures the work area ismaintainedat a high state of cleanliness.Promptly preparesfilmsand CDs upon request.

• Assistswith protocol development and implementation.Assistswith the training of new personnel and Radiology School studentsregardingprocedures, imaging protocols and department policy.

• Collects quality control data for manager, such as film usage, equipment problems, etc. 9. Completes all required information system functions to assure proper patient information, billing,examination,and other necessary functions.

Qualifications:

• Associatedegree or formal training in an American Medical Association accredited school of Radiologic Technology/Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

• Job-related experience and/or successful completion of a formalMRIeducational training program.

• Successful Completion of either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) MRI examination or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) examination within one year of date of hire for unregisteredtechnologists.

• BLS (Basic Life Support).