Urgent Need - MRI technologist

Company: Mount Sinai Health System - 325 W 15th St
Location: New York
Posted on: October 24, 2024

Job Description:

Job Details
Demonstrates the ability to perform clinical/technical/service/administrative tasks
Performs MRI imaging procedures and operates and/or prepares specialized equipment to perform magnetic imaging procedures
Assists, prepares and positions patients as required to perform MRI procedures
Applies the necessary technical judgment to obtain studies of an acceptable diagnostic quality according to written protocols and the patients' needs
Provides patient education relevant to specific imaging procedures by informing the patient of the nature of the procedure, the area to be imaged and any specific instructions the patient may need
Reviews patient safety questionnaires and follows MRI safety precautions prior to scanning patients
Ensures patients are cleared before transition from zone 2 - 3
Assists in administering opaque media and or loading power injector under aseptic technique
Positions patients and associated coils to obtain optimum study
Scans patient related documents
Ensures all images are appropriately labeled as specified by the department SOP
Assists physician directly as required
Evaluates radiographs for technical acceptability and ensures images are transmitted to PACS in a timely fashion
Ensures Radiology room and equipment cleanliness, at the start and at the end of the shift, to include removal of soiled or dirty linen
Maintains supplies and accessories in imaging room necessary to safely perform duties
Accurately records all required patient tracking information into IDX (Radiology Information System)
Schedules exams into IDX (Radiology Information System) as required
Ensures that all studies performed are completed in IDX (Radiology Information System) in a timely fashion
Informs supervisor or appropriate personnel of needed repairs to equipment or unsafe conditions
Prevents the spread of infection to self, patients, visitors, and other employees by adhering to infection control policies and protocol
Attends in-services and other professional development meetings as required
Maintains in good standing, licensure specific to job to include adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code
Additional Details
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