Job Description
Join an energetic, patient-focused team! BJC Outpatient Imaging Center-Clarkson is currently seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a full time position at our outpatient imaging center located in Chesterfield. Hours will be 7:30-4 Monday-Friday. JOB SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the MRI technologist: Performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images at the request of and for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. Ensures services are performed in a safe environment in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. Serves as part of the imaging center team and seeks as well as provides feedback for improved clinical practice. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record. Corroborates patient's clinical history with physician's order and procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner. May also verify informed consent, if applicable. Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures. Identifies, prepares, and/or administers medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner in accordance with state and federal regulations. Applies principles of ALARA to minimize exposure to patient, self, and others, when taking radiographs. Performs venipuncture and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner. Identifies, prepares, positions patient, and competently performs procedure by using established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner for diagnostic interpretation or intervention, to achieve the highest quality image. Evaluates images for technical quality, ensuring proper identification is recorded. Identifies and manages emergency situations. Provides education to patients, as well as studen