MRI Technician Trainee Job Listing at Kaiser Permanente in Kailua, HI (Job ID 4230107-2024-08-09)

Description

Job Summary:
Under direct and indirect supervision, and in capacity as trainee, performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) examinations.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Performs specialized MRI studies within MRI section; positions patients and provides immobilization means and patient counseling as needed; instructs patients of exam requirements before and throughout procedure by using excellent, above average communication skills; selects appropriate protocols by having knowledge to tailor scan of each patient while producing superior image quality.


• Assumes correct patient identification as well as protocol parameters to be superimposed on all images; prepares hard copies from multiformat laser images; transfers images to magnetic tape for archival and storage; chooses special interest cases and transfers images to maintained pathology file.


• Receives and identifies patient; verifies preparation procedures are proper and in order; prevents potentially fatal accidents for all patients and visitors by acknowledging extreme safety hazards involved with MRI; protests visitors and patients from accidents by following established pre-screening policy and procedures; documents pre-screening methods on MRI questionnaire.


• Assures safety as well as comfort, physical and psychological needs of patient throughout examination; explains MRI exam in detail at onset.


• Provides assistance to physician(s) during exam; recognizes and reports patient emergency situations in absence of nursing personnel; determines vital signs and administers cardiopulmonary resuscitation; maintains intravenous fluid, oxygen and other life support systems.


• Reviews requisitions and assembles patient records; prepares previous cases for physician review; maintains daily records of exams.


• Mounts images on multi-panel viewer according to department protocol; accounts for film exposed for each exam by providing information or by adding information to requisition or record.


• Prepares cases for immediate interpretation; understands and accepts responsibilities of direct supervision of student technologists during clinical assignments; reports equipment malfunctions appropriately.


• Maintains all materials needed and linen supply on daily basis; maintains general order and cleanliness of room assigned.


• Demonstrates sufficient knowledge, skills, and abilities in area of specialization.


• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide care and/or service appropriate to age groups served.


• Demonstrates knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to provide culturally sensitive care and/or service.


• Performs other duties and accepts responsibility as assigned.


• Non-Essential Functions Interprets unusual tissue contract patterns and alters or adds protocols as necessary to enhance diagnosis by using high level of judgment and clinical experience.


• Manages confused, emotionally upset patients; demonstrates high level of sympathy, compassion and reassurance; calms patients and puts at ease; establishes trust/rapport with patients; emphasizes personalized, individual patient care at all times.


• Ensures janitorial and general maintenance needs of unit due to safety hazards.

• One (1) year (2,080 hours) computer tomography experience as registered technologist, including experience or successful completion of training program (pre-hire, post-hire, or on-the-job) in area of specialty, if applicable.

• Associates degree in radiologic technology; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

• Radiographer License (Hawaii) required at hire
  

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging
  

• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association
  

• Radiologic Technologist Certification from American Registry of Radiologic Technologists
  

• Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in oral communication, written communication, customer service, interpersonal relations, problem solving, and decision making.
• Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, on the telephone, and supervising others.
• Reading, writing, speaking, and understanding English.
• Training/giving and receiving instructions.
• Mathematical ability, attention to detail (e.g., organization, prioritization, proofing), concentration, and alertness.

• Knowledge of statistical data analysis techniques.
• Knowledge of industrial occupational operations needs.
• SIGNA experience.