MRI Technologist

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 :

• Collects pertinent data about the patient and procedure to be performed to provide appropriate imaging studies.
• Properly screens patients prior to MRI.
• Performs proper charging in the EMR for examinations performed
• Understands how to complete orders in the EMR once report is in the chart
• Confirms patient identification and pregnancy status when appropriate.
• Performs MRI examinations using professional judgment and discretion.
• Must demonstrate complete working knowledge of MRI and other radiographic equipment within the department
• Determines appropriate use of shielding devices or other accessory equipment.
• Administers first aid or provides life support in emergency situations.
• Monitors the patient’s physical and mental state during the procedure.
• Operates imaging equipment / devices, performs accurate patient positioning, and calculates correct exposure factors.
• Evaluates MRI scans for technical image quality as deemed by appropriate protocols
• Prepare and administer contrast media; ie. Orally, IV, or rectally.
• Practices proper infection control, prevent cross-contamination to patients and instruments.
• Recognize emergency situations, initiate code procedures, administer first aid / CPR as needed.
• Maintain current CPR certification.
• Provides additional imaging as needed to provide appropriate outcome.
• Performs and documents quality assurance duties based on established quality protocols.
• Provides healthcare services with respect for patient’s dignity and age-specific needs.
• Adheres to accepted standards, policies, and procedures adopted by the profession and regulated by law.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains appropriate credentials, continuing education, and certification related to clinical practice.
• Demonstrates proper use of office communications, telephone, and paging systems.
• Has established proper IV certification.

Performs additional duties as assigned or requested.

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