MRI Tech - Per Diem

WASHOE BARTON MEDICAL CLINIC•Gardnerville, NV

3d•Onsite

About The Position

At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, perform MRI procedures with minimum supervision. Maintain equipment and supplies. Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Radiology or MRI program.
ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R) or ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Technology
Current BLS certification.
NV State radiology license if working in any other modality with ionizing radiation (DX, CT, IR, M).
Minimum of two years’ experience on high field magnet.
Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

Nice To Haves

MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification RT(R)(MR) or obtained within the first 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary.
Review all pertinent information with patient.
Perform MRI procedures.
Review medical record for patient history and pertinent information.
Review requisition with physician.
Transfer patient to exam room; explain procedure and position according to protocol.
Administer contrast material, according to physician's request.
Recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.
Select proper technique/protocol to obtain optimal data.
Perform scan.
Review exam data for overall quality and perform all post processing, Film, archive and send images to remote locations utilizing hospital network.
Be able to recognize and alert Radiologist to unexpected findings.
Perform daily calibration and QA checks on equipment.
Clean and perform minor maintenance procedures.
Notify service and I.S. Mgr. of system problems.
Maintain injectors and monitors.
Order and maintain supplies.
Instruct all hospital staff on safety around high field-strength magnet.