MRI Technologist (FT)

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with themission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department / service.
• According to established procedures and protocols,

prepares patient for exam by assisting with dressing and undressing; assuring

the removal of all metal objects and proper patient screening, lifting and

assisting the patient to the exam table, proper positioning and preparation for

the MR exam.

the procedure, minimizing claustrophobic reactions and obtaining cooperation

from the patients.

referring physician and radiologist in obtaining a diagnosis and improving

patient management. Uses personal judgement in protocol development. Involves

the radiologist and referring physician in protocol selection.

entering the scan room. Ensures that no ferromagnetic objects enter the scan

room. Ensures that personal articles are not inadvertently carried into the

room and damaged. Responsible for maintaining the security zone strictly

limiting access to the magnet room.

minutes of completed exam. Ensure proper patient history and scan protocol

information is included. All pertinent information is supplied to the

radiologists expediently. Assists radiologist with directly viewing and

manipulating images via viewing console and network technologies.

assist with proper patient scheduling, patient registration, answering

questions and filing.

Make recommendations to Manager for changes. Participation in the development

of departmental goals and objectives. Will make recommendations and

presentations to Medical Directors and other health care professionals when

requested. This includes typing skills, computer skills, presentation skills

and basic research abilities.

contrast media under the supervision of a radiologist or assist the Radiology

RN in establishing proper vein access. Must be prepared to aggressively assist

or take responsibility in an emergency situation.

by reading appropriate journal articles, attending lectures, in-services and

seminars. Must utilize these resources to self-teach basic MR physics during

the first year in absence of accredited MR training program. Identifies needs

and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory

organizational and departmental requirements.

and outside agency environmental, employee or patient safety standards relevant

to job performance.

assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department / organization including

maintaining inventory of medical supplies, linen, , other associated scan

supplies; maintaining a neat, orderly work area; cleaning magnet and patient

transport table; maintaining other ancillary equipment.

Minimum Qualifications Certification & Licsensure

Certifications and Licenses

Technologists (ARRT) or be registry eligible within six months of employment

Technology