Magnetic Resonance Imaging Clinical Internship

Purpose Statement

The MRI Internship is designed so the intern gains the clinical experience needed to function in an active MRI department and to document the needed clinical procedures to sit for the ARRT-MRI certification examination.

Information

The MRI clinical internship will provide 27 weeks of continuous clinical experience to include:

• Thirty-six hours of scheduled clinical time each week at UI Hospitals and Clinics’ Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department, including day (8:00 am – 4:30 pm) and evening shift (3:00 - 11:30 pm) experience.

  Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department

  The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Department is an active, newly remodeled area within the Radiology Department. The department is continually learning exciting MRI advancements. Currently, the department is staffed from 7 am to 11:30 pm with MRI technologists and has Siemens magnets for a total of four 1.5 tesla magnets and one 3 tesla magnet within the hospital. UI Hospitals and Clinics also operates a magnet at U of I Sports medicine clinic. The department performs 350 MRI exams per week, scheduling outpatient procedures from 7 am to 6 pm. To best serve the hospital and clinic patients, the MRI department performs procedures in all areas, which include neuro, orthopedic, body imaging. These procedures include brain, spine, joint and extremity imaging, as well as cardiac, liver, renal, breast, prostate and MRA imaging. The internship also provides a look at how MRI is used in research.

• The Intern will rotate through each of the MRI department scanning rooms within the UI Hospitals and Clinics. 
• Experience that is facilitated under the guidance of 18 full-time & 4 part-time MRI technologists, 4 pediatric, 5 orthopedic, 5 body, 2 cardiac and 7 head/neck Radiologists, Radiology Residents, and a Clinical Preceptor.
• Participation in routine scanning of the brain, spine, joint and extremity, breast, cardiac, abdomen, pelvic and MRA imaging.
• Competency and objective based education with required testing for each rotation.
• Weekly clinical performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback from the MRI staff and clinical coordinator. Clinical coordinator will facilitate your schedule, rotations, learning objectives, evaluations, and competencies.
• A total of nine semester hours of UI elective credit toward B.S. in Radiation Sciences.

Contact Information

Refer questions relating to the MRI internship to:

Kelley Kirby, B.S., R.T.(R)(CT)(MR)
MRI Coordinator
Radiology, C724 GH
Tel: 319-356-8333
kelley-kirby@uiowa.edu

Internship Completion

Intern is required to attend all clinical rotations and complete all competencies and objectives prior to being awarded the final course grade.

Internship Dates:

Fall/Spring Internship=Total of 9sh

Fall 2012: August 20, 2012 to December 31, 2012 ( 6 sh)

Spring 2013: January 2, 2013 to February 22, 2013 (3 sh)

Spring/Summer Internship=Total of 9sh

Spring 2013: February 11, 2013 to May 17, 2013 (3 sh)

Summer 2013: May 13, 2013 to August 16, 2013 (6 sh)

Student Selection Process

All applicable admission requirements must be received by February 1st for an applicant to be considered for both of the following year's internship start dates. Promising applicants are invited for personal interviews with the Admissions Committee throughout the month of February. The Admission Committee considers all aspects of each applicant's record and offers admission to the best-qualified individuals. Positive applicant attributes include maturity, knowledge of, and motivation toward, a career in magnetic resonance imaging, previous health care experience and an aptitude for academic achievement. Preference is given to residents of Iowa. Three students will be selected for each of the sessions.

The University of Iowa prohibits discrimination in employment and in its educational programs and activities on the basis of race, national origin, color, creed, religion, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preference. The University also affirms its commitment to providing equal opportunities and equal access to University facilities. For additional information on nondiscrimination policies, contact the Coordinator of Title IX, Section 504, and the ADA in the Office of Affirmative Action, (319) 335-0705 (voice) or (319) 335-0697 (text), The University of Iowa, 202 Jessup Hall, Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1316

Upon Acceptance into Internship

The following must be completed after notification of acceptance into the internship and before the internship starting date. Specific instructions for completion will be provided with the acceptance notice. Fees concurred for these requirements are the interns responsibility.

• ARRT Primary Certification in radiologic technology, nuclear medicine or radiation therapy
• Completion of the UIHC Compliance Training
• Healthcare Provider CPR
• Proof of Health Insurance
• TB and TB respirator-fitting tests
• Complete medical history & health screen forms

UI Course Registration Requirements

The following UI Distance Education MRI courses must be completed before entering the internship or intern must show proof of enrollment concurrently with the MRI internship. Select the related "Distance Education" link from the left NavBar to learn more about this coursework.

• For semester accepted Fall, Spring, or Summer: 674:160 MRI Clinical Internship I or 674:170 MRI Clinical Internship II
• Summer: 676:100 Sectional Anatomy & 674:110 Fundamentals for MRI Technologist
• Fall: 674:120 MRI Procedures I & 674:140 MRI Acquisition & Principles I
• Spring: 674:130 MRI Procedures II, 674:150 MRI Acquisition & Principles II, and 676:110 Pathology for Imaging Sciences

Clinical Dress Code

When the student is on clinical assignments, the student is required to comply with the following dress code. Uniforms:

• Black scrubs. Pants hemmed to an appropriate length
• Must be clean and wrinkle free.
• If you need additional warmth, an "above-the-knee-length" lab coat may be worn.
• An all white, crew or turtleneck T-shirt may be worn under the scrub top. No printing is allowed on the T-shirt and they may not be worn inside out. The T-shirt must not hang below the bottom of the scrub top.

Student Identification - All students are required to wear UI Hospitals and Clinics identification badges at all times while on clinical assignment. The ID badge must be worn above the waist, without attachments, and with picture and name forward, immediately visible to patients, visitors, and other staff.

Jewelry

• Two SMALL pair of earrings may be worn per ear.
• NO bracelets.
• Rings – two rings total may be worn, they must be small and plain.
• Necklace - one small, short, gold or silver chain may be worn with or without a small pendant.

Fingernails

• Artificial nails/nail enhancements are not permitted.
• Fingernails are to be neatly maintained and no longer than ¼ inch beyond the fingertips.
• Clear nail polish is preferred; this allows staff members to visualize the subungual area to determine if it is clean. If nail polish is worn, it should be in good repair, without defect (chips, peeling or cracks). Nail polish, if worn, must be under four days old.

Hair - Shoulder length or longer hair must be tied back during clinic time. Student’s hair must be kept out of student and patient’s face.

Shoes - All black or white leather – Only blue nursemate hearts are acceptable, otherwise NO colored emblems or colored writing or lines. (Small emblems may be covered with white polish or fabric paint.) Shoes are to be polished and have clean shoestrings at all times.

Stockings/socks - All white. No bare feet or visible bare legs are permitted.

Facial hair - Clean shaven or neatly trimmed mustache or beard.

Personal hygiene - Be aware that you will be working closely with patients and peers. Pay particular attention to foot, underarm, and breath odors. Do not wear any perfumes or shaving lotions.

Body piercing - No visible body or tongue piercing may be worn while on clinical rotations.

Distance Education Rules & Regulations

• Even though the internship clinical rotations are completed in-house at UIHC, the intern will register for a distance education course with the Center for Credit Programs to complete the objective and competency portion of the course. See the Center for Credit Programs Dhttp://www.continuetolearn.uiowa.edu/ccp/index.htmlistance Education Rules & Regulations web site for the rules and regulations that apply.