Lead MRI Technologist

Primary Responsibilities

• 30% Performs diagnostic MRI exams according to policies, procedures, and protocols of the KSC Medical Imaging department. Understands and applies technical principles affecting optimal production of MRI images, as well as anatomical orientations and anomalies affecting final product. Understands age related communication needs of patients and can effectively convey instructions to patients to facilitate the performance of MRI studies
• 15% Participates in Technical Quality Control measures, which include performance of routine equipment maintenance and reporting malfunctions or variances in equipment performance to the Medical Imaging Department Supervisor or his/her designee in the supervisor's absence. Maintains necessary supplies and documentation of cleaning and QC logs as applicable
• 10% Uses RIS system correctly, according to Clinic and Department guidelines and properly documents, for the radiologist's review, atypical conditions, which could affect image quality and/or content. Understands PACS system and can identify problems with image transmission as they occur and notify Medical Imaging Supervisor or Medical Imaging Manager when corrective actions are beyond the scope of the technologist
• 15% Conscious of MRI safety measures and demonstrates competence in the selection and use of appropriate imaging coils for MRI and selects appropriate scanning parameters