MRI Technologist

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• • Prepare patients for procedures; move disabled patients from wheelchairs, stretchers onto examination tables position them for imaging.
  • MRI technicians interpret a physician’s instructions; explain MRI procedures to select protocol options and imaging parameters when adjusting an MRI patients, machine.
  • Complete understanding of MRI applications
  • Must have knowledge of regulatory requirements relating to MRI exams and equipment.
  • Establish and maintain effective working relationship with patients, medical staff and the public.
  • Knowledge of concepts, standards, procedures and MRI equipment.
  • Prepare and administer the gadolinium contrast if needed by the direction from attending Radiologist.
  • Maintain adequate records and statistics.
  • Request all the medicines/contrast and disposables required for the MRI Unit.
  • Make sure to send required images to PACS in different formats and Series.
  • Cover the MRI Unit 16 hours per day and on call within 20 minutes.
  • Assign the Study to the responsible on duty Radiologist & inform about the availability of images on RIS/PACS for Reporting.
  • To treat patient with compassion and to be person centered care.
  • Provide personalized coordinated care, support and treatment for patients and families.
  Involve patients, families and caregivers by providing them with education and resources for offering optimal support to promote recovery.
  

QUALIFICATIONS :

Graduate from approved college of Radiology Technicians.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE :

Minimum 3 years of experience in Radiology.

Minimum of 1 year experience in MRI Section.

Meets the Saudi commission for health Specialties licensure requirements.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS :

Must be proficient in English language. Arabic is desirable.

COMPETENCE:

• • Knowledge of radiologic standards, requirements and regulations.
  • Knowledge of radiologic safety, cleanliness and infection control policies and regulations.
  • Knowledge of radiologic equipment uses and maintenance.
  • Accuracy – ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly.
  • Communication – ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Computer Skills – proficient ability to use computer and electronic medical record.
  • Confidentiality – Maintain patient, team member and employer confidentiality.
  • Customer Service Oriented – Friendly, cheerful and helpful to patients and others. Ability to meet patients and other needs while following office policies and procedures.
  • Flexibility – ability to adapt easily to changing conditions and work responsibilities.
  • Positivity–Display a positive attitude and is a positive agent for change.
  • Teamwork – Work as part of a team and collaborate with co-workers.
  • Working Under Pressure –Ability to complete assigned tasks under stressful situations.

RIGHT ATTITUDE TO PERFORM THE JOB:

Team player: Demonstrates a willingness to work well with others, collaborate effectively, and share credit.

Proper, effective and compassionate communication.