Job Description
Encompass Medical Group is an independent physician provider group, the largest in greater Kansas City, and is dedicated to only the highest standards of healthcare excellence as exemplified in all five of our offices located throughout the Kansas City metro area.
Encompass Medical Group is seeking an MRI Technologist within our Wornall office. Join our team and share your skills and talents with a leading provider of healthcare services!
Position Summary : To perform quality magnetic resonance imaging to assist the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment of the patient. Evaluates images in accordance with professional practice standards. Participates in quality assurance activities and maintains appropriate credentials related to clinical practice.
Position Accountabilities :
- \tCollects pertinent data about the patient and procedure to be performed to provide appropriate imaging studies.
- \tProperly screens patients prior to MRI.
- \tPerforms proper charging in the EMR for examinations performed
- \tUnderstands how to complete orders in the EMR once report is in the chart
- \tConfirms patient identification and pregnancy status when appropriate.
- \tPerforms MRI examinations using professional judgment and discretion.
- \tMust demonstrate complete working knowledge of MRI and other radiographic equipment within the department
- \tDetermines appropriate use of shielding devices or other accessory equipment.
- \tAdministers first aid or provides life support in emergency situations.
- \tMonitors the patient’s physical and mental state during the procedure.
- \tOperates imaging equipment / devices, performs accurate patient positioning, and calculates correct exposure factors.
- \tEvaluates MRI scans for technical image quality as deemed by appropriate protocols
- \tPrepare and administer contrast media; ie. Orally, IV, or rectally.
- \tPractices proper infection control, prevent cross-contamination to patients and instruments.
- \tRecognize emergency situations, initiate code procedures, administer first aid / CPR as needed.
- \tMaintain current CPR certification.
- \tProvides additional imaging as needed to provide appropriate outcome.
- \tPerforms and documents quality assurance duties based on established quality protocols.
- \tProvides healthcare services with respect for patient’s dignity and age-specific needs.
- \tAdheres to accepted standards, policies, and procedures adopted by the profession and regulated by law.
- \tMaintains patient confidentiality.
- \tMaintains appropriate credentials, continuing education, and certification related to clinical practice.
- \tDemonstrates proper use of office communications, telephone, and paging systems.
- \tHas established proper IV certification.
Performs additional duties as assigned or requested.
Job Specifications :
\t Minimum Education :
Graduate of Radiologic Technology program accredited by the American College of Radiology or American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or Bachelor of Science if an allied science with registration in MRIRegistration by ARRT or ARMRIT\t Minimum Experience :
2 years full-time experience as a certified radiographerWorking Conditions / Physical Demands :
May be required to travel to other locations within the KC metroLifting, standing, bending, moving patients, supplies and equipment requiredExposure to radiation, bloodborne pathogens, body fluids, processing chemicals and airborne particles