Job Location : Upper Marlboro,MD, USA
General Summary of Position
MedStar Health is looking foranMRI Technologisttojoinourteamat MedStar Washington Hospital Center!
Schedule:Every Saturday and Sunday7:00pm-7:30am
AsanMRI Technologist,you willperform diagnostic 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 organization values.
Joinoneof 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 conditionsonconcern.Identifiesand performs appropriate examinations based 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,PenRadandDynaCAD(when applicable). Assists in 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 formanagers, such as film usage, equipment problems, etc. Completes all required information system functions to assure proper patient information, billing, examination, and other necessary functions.
Qualifications:
Associate'sdegreeoroneto three years, with formal training in an American Medical Association accredited school of Radiologic Technology/Magnetic Resonance Imaging.
Job-related experienceorSuccessful completion of a formal MRI educational training program.This will be waived forMedStar Washington Hospital CenterRadiology Schoolstudentsthat have rotated to MRI.
ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technology)MRIorARMRIT (American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists)within 1 Year.