Mri Technologist - Trainee

• Demonstrate understanding of human anatomy and physiology
• pathology
• pharmacology
• medical terminology
• MRI technique
• patient positioning for MRI
• Prepare patients for procedures and take care of patient needs during examinations or procedures
• Perform venipuncture, manage intravenous access, and administer medications as prescribed
• Select appropriate pulse sequences with consideration of established protocols and other factors that influence data acquisition parameters
• Evaluate medical images for quality and to ensure patient identification
• Responsible for adherence to ACR MR safety guidelines such as restricting area access, screening patients and others for MR access, and observing and controlling the MR areas
• Possess MR safety knowledge and research implanted devices
• Apply principles of MR safety to minimize risk to patients, self and others
• Identify and respond to emergency situations
• Perform ongoing quality assurance and educational activities as assigned
• Educate and monitor students and other health care providers
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

• High School Graduate
• Graduate AMA approved School of Radiologic Technology
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) within 1 Year
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
• English - speaking
• Computer skills

Radiography (R) - American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)