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Description:
PURPOSE: Under the supervision of the Radiology Supervisor, performs a variety of MRI procedures and departmental support functions.
This position consistently supports compliance and Kaiser Permanente's Code of Conduct by adhering to federal, state and local laws and regulations, accreditation and licenser requirements and Kaiser Permanente's policies and procedures.
In addition to defined technical requirements, accountable for consistently demonstrating service behaviors and principles defined by the Kaiser Permanente Service Quality Credo, the KP Mission as well as specific departmental/organizational initiatives. Also accountable for consistently demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors necessary to provide superior and culturally sensitive service to each other, to our members, and to purchasers, contracted providers and vendors."
Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Performs MRI examinations of the brain, body, spine and extremities on patients of all ages effectively adjusting scanning parameters for different patient body habitus. Selects and modifies technical factors to enhance images; uses flare and SAT imaging techniques. Determines appropriate equipment for scanning up to but not limited to body coils.
2. Identifies gross pathology in the human body and adjusts T1 and T2 scanning parameters to provide pertinent information for interpretation. Adjusts parameters of equipment to minimize risk factors to self and patient.
3. Effectively performs Diffusion studies, MR Angiograms, reformats and MIP imaging. Performs specialized exams i.e. MRA runoffs and post arthrogram work ups.
4. Effectively uses magnetic resonance and adjusts parameters to minimize exposure to patient and self. Follows established protocols and effectively uses scanning techniques to include, window and contrast levels, scanning time sequences, scanning delays, scanning thickness, FOV, scout images, reformatting, image reconstruct and 3-D image reconstruct. Photographs, archives and retrieves images.
5. Is certified to start and remove IV lines for contrast studies per established departmental policy and procedure. Identifies and responds to IV contrast reactions up to and including calling emergency personnel. Proficient in the use of an IV Contrast Power Injector.
6. Identifies each patient, reviews each patient's requisition and previous studies for consistency (examination ordered/clinical diagnosis), and records pertinent data on MRI requisition at all times. Responsible for performing comprehensive screening of patients and other individuals before allowing them to enter the MR system room.
7. Effectively explains, knows, and informs anyone entering the MR system room the danger associated with implants and devices, in addition to pacemakers, implantable cardioverter defibrillators (ICDs), and loose objects.
8. Reviews each examination for technical accuracy, presents completed examination to radiologist, and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
9. Identifies anatomical orientation on all required images and ensures proper film identification on all images.
10. Maintains daily patient MRI log documenting correctly and accurately patient information to ensure the quality of patient care.
11. patient's full name
12. patient's member number
13. patient's physician
14. type and amount of contrast used
15. examination performed
16. Demonstrates ability to organize patient care and set priorities by providing critical care first and by implementing the physician's orders.
17. Performs proper computer skills and shows working knowledge of patient orders, status changes, patient charges and profiles.
18. Performs other duties as directed.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Relevant Years of Experience:
. One year experience as a MRI technologist or ARRT advanced certification registry eligible with 2 years recent experience as a Radiologic technologist with ARRT required.
Education and/or Classes:
. High School diploma or GED required.
. Graduate of an accredited radiology technology program or MRI Accredited Certificate Program required.
. ARRT advanced certification registry eligible required.
. Current in ARRT or ARMRIT CEU requirements required.
. Venipuncture competency check off required within 3 months of hire.
License, Certification and/or Designation:
. Registered with the ARRT and MRI certified within 12 months of employment or have current ARMRIT Certification required.
. Current CPR certification required.
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Additional Information:
| Region |
Mid-Atlantic |
| Bargaining Unit |
OPEIU - Local 2 |
| Facility |
M Imaging |
| Shift |
Evening |
| Benefited |
Y |
| Employee Referral |
N |
| Area of Interest |
Imaging - Other |
| JobType |
Full-Time |
| State/City |
VA, Fairfax | |
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