Performs a variety of MRI procedures and duties, under the direction of a qualified physician or technical specialist, using prescribed imaging protocol. Performs all activities according to Federal, State, local, and hospital policies and procedures to a variety of patients ranging in age from newborn. Operates imaging equipment to produce quality diagnostic images of specified body parts. Able to insert and remove IV's.

Essential Functions:
*Performs daily quality control of equipment. Reports any malfunction to appropriate supervisor.
*Prepares rooms for procedures.
*Works with MRI scheduling, inpatient units and physicians' offices to coordinate and/or assist in scheduling of patient exams.
*Transports patients and helps with lifting of patients as needed.
*Chooses appropriate computer parameters to produce quality images of requested anatomy.
*Performs imaging exams on inpatient and outpatient, adult, pediatric and geriatric populations.
*Acquires images and reviews for quality with appropriate person.
*Answers patient, physician, nurse and family members' questions and solves scheduling and other problems, as required.
*Educates patient about procedure to be performed and keeps patient informed throughout procedure.
*Provides in-service training as necessary.
*Records patient exams in Meditech computer system.
*Participates in continuing education programs as dictated by Joint commission, MA licensing board and hospital/department policy.
*Adheres to "Code of Ethics" for radiologic technologists as defined by ARRT.
*Cleans and stocks imaging rooms and other areas as assigned.
*Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
*Communicates verbal reports to appropriate personnel as necessary.
*Prepares patient for procedures practicing infection control techniques and sterile techniques, as needed.
*Attends to the physical, emotional and educational needs of the patient within the technologists scope of care. Provides bedpans, urinals, emesis basis, mobility assistance and other support as needed.
*Draws up, measures and prepares contrast medium for administration, as directed. Administers contrast media in accordance with policies.
*Disposes of sharps and syringes according to policy/procedure.
*Obtains patients history by personal interview and chart review.
*Provides emergency "on-call" coverage twenty-four hours per days, as assigned.
*Performs venous punctures and starts IV lines in patients as necessary.
*Performs clerical duties as necessary on computer, with film jackets, requisitions and labels. Utilizes proper telephone technique.
*Verifies patient identification by arm bands and outpatient requisitions using 2 identifiers.
*Verifies appropriateness of ordered exam by requisition, chart, attending physician and radiologist, when necessary.
*Assists radiologists and physicians during radiographic procedures.

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations
*Registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (Advanced MRI) preferred or obtaining the Advanced MRI registration within one year time of the date of hire.
*CPR Certified (BLS)

Physical Environment:
Duties may involve general cleaning with exposure to dirt, odors, cramped quarters, etc.; or include patient care responsibilities with subsequent exposure to human waste, or other unpleasant elements; or much of work may be performed outdoors with exposure to weather extremes.