Roles and Responsibilities
- Performs MRI/CT imaging procedures on appropriate anatomical regions in accordance with accepted standards of practice and protocols of the individual site Radiologist.
- Completes and signs Patient Screening form and explains the procedure to the patient.
- Maintains patient care, comfort and safety during transport to and from the coach and during the exam.
- Maintains technical competency through continued education and participation in company sponsored training programs.
- 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.
- Maintains current Permits to Practice in all states in which services are performed.
- Provide images to the facility in the desired site format.
- Performs equipment quality checks and troubleshoots problems. Calls for service and notifies all pertinent team members.
- May assist with the set up and tear down of equipment in accordance with SMS and/or manufacturers’ guidelines.
- Maintains a clean environment inside and outside of the mobile coach/facility.
- Completes necessary administrative tasks. i.e.: time reports, billing, QA, etc.
- Follows quality assurance guidelines and maintains patient confidentiality.
- Cooperates with facility healthcare professionals and complies with facility policies/procedures.
- Complies with all safety policies and regulations.
- Maintains current Permits to Practice in all states in which services are performed.
- Performs additional duties as required.
- Using specialized equipment, technologies and techniques to obtain images of parts/areas of the body.
- Determining the most appropriate method of scanning for each patient.