• Prepares patient for procedures; providing instructions to obtain desired results, gain cooperation, and minimize anxiety.
• Applies principles of magnetic resonance safety to minimize risk to patient, self, and others.
• Selects and operates magnetic resonance imaging system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment to achieve desired results.
• Positions patient and equipment to best demonstrate the anatomic area of interest, respecting patient ability and comfort.
• Immobilizes patients as required for appropriate examination.
• Selects appropriate pulsing sequences respecting established protocols and other factors influencing date acquisition parameters.
• Understands methods and is capable of performing venipunctures.
• In agreement with state statute and established protocol, administers alimentary and intravenous contrast media as prescribed by a licensed practitioner.
• Verifies informed consent for and assists a licensed practitioner with interventional procedures.
• Practices aseptic techniques when necessary.
• Evaluates images and data for technical quality, manipulates display parameters, and provides a hard copy record of procedures assuring proper identification is evident.

Education

Required:

    High School

Licenses & Certifications

Preferred:

    L-Magnetic Resonance MRT

    C-BLS

    L-Radiography RRT

    C-ARRT - RT MR ARRT

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About CHRISTUS Health

CHRISTUS HEALTH is an international Catholic, faith-based, not-for-profit health system comprised of almost more than 600 services and facilities, including more than 60 hospitals and long-term care facilities, 350 clinics and outpatient centers, and dozens of other health ministries and ventures. CHRISTUS operates in 6 U.S. states, Colombia, Chile and 6 states in Mexico. To support our health care ministry, CHRISTUS Health employs approximately 45,000 Associates and has more than 15,000 physicians on medical staffs who provide care and support for patients. CHRISTUS Health is listed among the top ten largest Catholic health systems in the United States.

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