MRI Technologist, MRI

6 days ago

Nairobi, Nairobi Area, Kenya Aga Khan University Full time 900,000 - 1,200,000 per year

MRI Technologist

Department

MRI

Entity

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi

Location

Nairobi, Kenya

Introduction

Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi is a private not-for-profit teaching hospital that provides tertiary and secondary level healthcare services. It is the first hospital in East Africa to be accredited by the Joint Commission International from the USA. The University Hospital has been providing high quality care for the people of East Africa and beyond for over 60 years.

The incumbent will collaborate with the MRI professionals other general staff in the department, to perform MRI procedures based on approved protocols and guidelines.

Responsibilities:

Conducting MRI procedures as per approved protocols and guidelines

· Correctly interpret the request form

· Explain procedure to the patient beforehand.

· Consults with radiologists in case of doubt in any protocol selection

· Ensure all consumables for selected protocols are available.

· Perform high quality MRI scans

· Monitor patient's condition throughout the procedure.

· Make sure the patient is on sight throughout the procedure.

· Ensure all patients fill in the screen form before procedure.

· Ensure all patients fill in the screen form before procedure.

· Ensure a nurse is present at all times when imaging critically ill patients for monitoring purposes.

· Ensure all relevant records of all patients undergoing MRI scans are maintained.

· Ensure all images are sent to PACs.

· Work collaboratively with anesthetists and nurses for patients requiring MRI under sedation.

  • Perform Intravenous cannulation and I.V contrast administration to patients.

Ensure safety of patients, staff and MRI equipment

· Assess patients for risk of fall and implement safety measures.

· Strap all patients to avoid falling during procedures.

· Where patients are immobile, use designated MRI safety wheel chair and /or trolley to take patients in the magnetic room.

· Ensure no gas/oxygen cylinders are taken into the magnet room

· Ensure safety checklist properly filled and checked before patient admitted to magnet room.

· Ensure is patient prepared and changed into appropriate attire (no zip, no clips, no metallic buckles, no pins, and no jewelry) before scanning.

  • Minimize entry of people to MRI area.

Equipment Management

· Report all machine faults to Section Technologist In-charge and Biomedical engineering for action immediately.

· Ensure daily QCs for equipment in the sections are done.

  • Ensure equipment is cleaned as per manufacturers guidelines.

Compliance with infection control measures

· Ensure adequate supply of hand washing soaps and hand sanitizing gels and dispensers.

· Ensure hands are washed/sanitized before and after every procedure.

· Observe stipulated guidelines when handling infectious patients e.g. use of masks etc.

Monitor environment in UPS, control, chiller and gantry rooms

· Monitor and document temperatures in these rooms

· Ensure UPS and chiller working correctly

Monitor helium levels and magnet pressure

· Read and record helium levels daily.

· Read and record magnet pressure daily.

Patient Information Documentation

· All exams done should be recorded.

· Record all doses of contrasts administered to patients.

· Perform Intravenous cannulation and I.V contrast administration to patients.

Supervise machine maintenance/repair services

· Staff should avail themselves during maintenance/repairs

Training of MR Technologist / residents

· When needed, conduct orientation of residents and new MR technologists

Embrace modern technology, techniques and skills in providing MRI procedures.

  • Undergo training on any new technologies that are started in the MRI section, be it new machines, software etc.

· Participate in individual staff development e.g advance MRI procedures

Perform other duties as may be assigned

Participate in all team efforts as departmental needs arise.

Requirements:

  • Diploma in Medical Imaging Sciences or Equivalent.

  • Training in MRI Scan procedures.

  •  A valid Basic Life Support certificate

  • 3 years' experience as a Radiographer with sufficient training in MRI scan procedures.

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills

  • A team player with good customer care skills