Medical Imaging Of Baltimore Work Values

Daily Duties at Medical Imaging Of Baltimore:

· Treats patients and customers with courtesy and respect. · Checks referral for appropriate study. Calls referring physician when in doubt or with questions as necessary. · Assures room is ready prior to the patient entering the room (i.e. Equipment is operable and all supplies are readily available). · Understands and uses TR, TE, flip angel, slice thickness, acquisitions, field of view and other adjustments and factors on the equipment in order to produce high quality images. · Checks patient histories and has patient sign waiver, if necessary. · Ensures there is an exam order; if an order correction needs to be made, the technologist corrects the order with the referring physician’s approval, always maintaining compliance. · Properly documents patient history and exam information for radiologists’ interpretations. · Processes paperwork according to facility’s procedures. · Administers venipuncture in a safe and effective manner (if applicable). · Consults with Radiologist when necessary to determine appropriate scanning procedure. · Puts patients at ease by explaining the procedure and responding to their questions/requests in a professional manner. · Handles delicate situations (fetal demise, cancerous pathology, etc.) in a supportive and empathetic manner (“good bedside manner”). · Keeps patient schedule and attempts to accommodate add-on patients when requested. · Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s). · Practices universal medical precautions and properly disposes infectious materials into biohazard containers. · Assures patient safety by screening for metal objects and/or implants prior to the patient entering the MRI room. · Releases patient with proper follow-up information. · Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. · Respect rights of family members that are accompanying the patient. · Remains professional in all situations. · Follows MR protocols in conducting scan. · Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history and scanning protocols. Knows when to divert from routine scans and/or when to enlist assistance from radiologist to achieve high quality diagnostic images. · Monitors patient’s well being during scans; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action. · Sends studies to reading stations for radiologist review, if applicable. · Assures proper film identification by use of appropriate markers and/or data entry of patient demographics. · Exercises sound judgment regarding image quality; determines when repeats are necessary. · Performs routine maintenance and ensures cleanliness of equipment and rooms on daily basis. · Maintains appropriately level of supplies. · Adheres to all OSHA regulations and RadNet practices and generally accepted safety protocols. · Recognizes emergency situations and perform emergency shutdown of gradient and/or main magnetic field (quench) when applicable. · Provides hearing protection to patients and others when applicable. · Other duties as assigned.

What they like about Medical Imaging Of Baltimore:

You highly value a work environment built on a formal structure, rules, and regulations. You do not enjoy the unpredictability of shifting priorities and deadlines that upset your routine. You require and enjoy direction, input and accountability as part of your work environment. You have a strong need to participate in making key decisions and feel left out if your superiors or co-workers do not seek your input when making decisions. You thrive on providing good customer service to both internal or external customers, and doing so makes you feel good.

Tags

MRI Technologist, Management, supervisor, Manager/ MRI Technologist

Skills

MRI Technologies software, MS Office Suite

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