Radiology Technologist - With MRI experience

• Position x-ray equipment and adjust controls to set exposure factors, such as time and distance.
• Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.
• Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.
• Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.
• Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer-generated methods.
• Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain cooperation.
• Prepare the patient for the procedure, explain if there are restrictions on diet or give instructions as needed.
• Perform procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT Scan), panorama, cephalometric radiography, mammography, routine contrast studies, and general x-ray examinations of the head, trunk, and extremities under supervision of physician/radiologist.
• Prepare and set up x-ray room for patient.
• Assure that sterile supplies, contrast materials, catheters, and other required equipment are present and in working order, requisitioning materials as necessary.
• Maintain records of patients examined, examinations performed, views taken, and technical factors used.
• Aid physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.
• Monitor equipment operation and report malfunctioning equipment to Radiologist.
• Provide other technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.
• Coordinate work of other technicians or technologists when procedures require more than one person.
• Assist with on-the-job training of new employees and provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.
• Maintain a current file of examination protocols.
• Aid in monitoring patients' vital signs and notifying the radiologist of any relevant changes.
• Prepare contrast material, and anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.
• Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.
• Completes records, reports and other statistical information for master files/database.
• Follows the Center’s policy for data retrieval, record keeping, identification, requisition, reporting, charting and other procedures related to radiology.
• Maintains continuity among work teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Performs any other duties as directed by his/her Superiors.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Radiology Technologist: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• MOPH License (Preferred)