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Description General Job Summary: Responsible for the operation of the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scanner for providers. Assists providers and staff in coordinating patient care. *Schedule will be as followed: 12:00pm (noon)-7:00pm Monday/Wednesdays, and 10:00am-5:00pm Friday's. Essential Job Functions: • Performs MRI imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards practice and protocols of the individual site Radiologist. • Maintain patient care, comfort and safety during transport to and from the coach and during the exam. • Under guidance and approval of site Radiologist, administers contrast agents according to site-specific protocols. • Cooperates with facility healthcare personnel and complies with facility policies and procedures. • Provides images to the facility in the desired format. • Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems. • May assist with the set up and tear down of equipment in accordance with manufacturers’ guidelines. • Maintains a clean environment inside and outside of the MRI unit. • Completes necessary administrative tasks ie: time report, billing, QA, etc. • Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality. • Cooperates with facility healthcare professional and complies with facility policies and procedures. • Complies with HIPAA, OSHA and safety standards and regulations. • Accurately completes and maintains medical records and documents. • Back up of MRI Medical Receptionist. • Ensure licensures are current and up to date. • Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the department/practice. Requirements Education/Experience: • High School Diploma. • Graduate of an approved two-year Radiologic Technology program. • Registered with the AART and certified in MRI is required. • KY state license is required. • CPR/AED and first aid certification preferred. Schedules will change as department needs change, including overtime, evenings and weekends. Travel as needed. Knowledge: • Knowledge of HIPAA regulations. • Knowledge of customer services standards in the healthcare field. • Knowledge of current medical terminology and anatomy. • Knowledge of electronic health records system. Skills: • Excellent adaptability skills. • Use of a scheduling system with in practice management software and accuracy in data entry. • Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. • Skilled in interacting with patients in an autonomous, responsible, professional and ethical manner. Abilities: • Ability to work with non-cooperative patients, patients with psychosocial problems and needs, or chronic and acute health problems. • Ability to work under pressure with time constraints. • Ability to produce very high quality special imaging with little supervision. • Ability to organize work environment and work load to meet needs of the organization. • Ability to assist the Radiologist with interpretation of exams. • Ability to function effectively in a team-oriented environment. Equipment Operated: Standard office and imaging equipment. Work Environment: Imaging office. Sitting six to eight hours per day with some stooping, and bending. Requires ability to move equipment and transfer patients. Must be able to lift 60 pounds.