* FLSA STATUS * * KEY RESPONSIBILITIES * Operates imaging equipment while performing specialty (MRI) procedures * Demonstrates knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy. * Demonstrates knowledge of imaging coils and able to position patients for procedures. * Reviews medical record/referral order for patient history and pertinent clinical information. * Transports Inpatients/ER/Express Care patients to and from MRI for exams. * Transfers patient’s to imaging table, explains procedures and positions according to imaging protocols. * Monitor patients’ well-being during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and takes appropriate action. Uses proper positioning techniques. * Guide patients through the sometimes-difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding the exam process: pre-exam processing, performing the exam, and post-exam documentation. * Keeps patient schedule and attempts to accommodate add-on patients when requested. Communicates delays or changes in the schedule to the appropriate person(s). * Demonstrates good judgment when correlating patient history and scanning protocols. Knows when to divert from routine images and/or when to enlist assistance from radiologist to achieve high quality diagnostic images. * Adheres to safety guidelines and patient safety screening for MRI patients (as applicable) * Follows all safety procedures including appropriate use of PPE. * Changing linens & wiping down equipment between each patient. * Maintains cleanliness of all rooms and imaging equipment per hospital policy and manufacturer recommendations. * Utilizes applicable aspects of EPIC/PACS * Performs other duties as required or assigned. * Contributes to Radiology Students learning, growth, and advancement by sharing knowledge through hands on learning, constructive feedback and mentoring. * Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations. * Inputs outside orders for MRI into EPIC * Scheduling MRI patient exams * Communicates with conifer and outside physician offices on obtaining insurance prior authorizations for MRI procedures. * Placing IV’s for MRI contrast procedures * Clearing Implants for MRI * Maintains a safe MRI Environment and all aspects of MRI Safety regarding the magnetic field. * Enhances hospital and departmental reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. * Serves and protects the hospital community by ensuring adherence to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures in addition to federal, state, and local requirements. * COMPENSATION: * Minimum pay: $36.49 * Maximum pay: $56.56 * Area of Interest:Allied Health/Clinical; * Work Status:variable Monday-Friday; * Employment Type:per-diem; * Job ID:5720 Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Dartmouth Hitchcock Clinics comply with applicable Federal civil rights laws and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex. We do not exclude or treat people differently because of race, color, national origin, age, disability, or sex.