MRI TECHNOLOGIST

Brief Description

1. Reviews exam orders/requisitions and corresponding protocol and asks questions of superior (s), prepares for exams as needed.

2. Explains procedures to patients. Prepares equipment, supplies, contrast media and medications.

3. Adjusts and operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to scan designated anatomical areas. Sets computer controls and laser camera to produce proper images.

4. Assists in injection of contrast media

5. Monitors patient condition during and after scan to ensure patient safety and comfort. Retrieves information from computer and processes information in the proper format for interpretation by the Radiologist and/or archiving

6. Evaluates completed tests for quality and completeness. Documents all studies performed.7. Records all required information. Labels films in sequence. Notes all pertinent data required by Radiologists for medical diagnosis. Consults with Radiologist as needed.

8. Performs routine equipment maintenance. Informs supervisor of equipment malfunction or need for repair and documents it. Performs quality control studies on equipment.

Cleans equipment and room, restores all equipment and supplies for subsequent use.

9. Participates in staff meetings, in services, and/or continuing education.

Assists in training and supervision of students, interns and trainees.

10. Comply with the section policies, procedures and protocols.

Follow the section quality improvement program in accordance with CBAHI, JCI, SFDA and other accreditation agencies standards.

11. Comply with the Radiation Safety Rules and Regulations of the Hospital in accordance with KACST and K.A. CARE and other National or International Regulatory bodies.

12. Apply ALARA principle Role within the section practice for all procedures

Detailed Description

Bachelor's or Graduate from an accredited Radiologic Technology program, or successful completion of specialized training at KFSH in Radiological Sciences/Technology is required.
Job Requirements

For Grade 8:Two (2) years with Bachelor's or four (4) years of related experience with training program is required.

For Grade 9:· Four (4) years as a MRI Technologist at KFSH&RC, or (Grade 08) related experience is required. · Average of annual performance appraisal at least (3.5) for the last four (4) years. · Fifty (50) hours of cumulative continued medical education [CME] is required.