MRI Tech RT

PIONEERS MEMORIAL HEALTHCARE DISTRICT•Brawley, CA

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Radiology Director/Manager and/or Lead Technologist, the MRI Technologist performs MRI duties and related responsibilities to facilitate workflow and promote healthcare. The role operates MRI equipment safely and competently to produce quality diagnostic images as directed by physicians and in accordance with established standards and protocols. The technologist supports invasive and non-invasive procedures, prepares for and performs MRI examinations, reviews required documentation, and quality-checks completed exams in Cerner. The position requires knowledge of MRI policies, procedures, equipment and supplies, as well as PACS, RIS and HIS programs. The technologist also educates patients about examinations, provides a caring and comfortable patient experience, and transfers and positions patients carefully using proper body mechanics. The role communicates with patients, physicians and hospital staff; exercises sound judgment during emergencies; responds to backup calls as needed within 30 minutes; follows district behavioral standards and policies; completes annual education requirements; and maintains professional licenses and AHA-obtained BLS certification.

Requirements

ARRT or ARMPIT certification.
Maintain applicable professional licenses, including AHA-obtained BLS certification.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians and hospital staff.
Ability to exercise independent judgment in emergencies.
Ability to transfer and position patients using proper body mechanics.
Ability to respond to backup calls within 30 minutes as needed.

Nice To Haves

Associate of Arts degree in vocational MRI technology or completion of a formal AMA-approved educational program with certification.
ARRT(MR) certification.
Venipuncture certificate (California).

Responsibilities

Assist physicians with invasive and non-invasive procedures using proper sterile technique as directed.
Perform MRI procedures as instructed.
Obtain and review documentation before examinations, including physician orders, consent and other forms, historical information, and contrast media questionnaires.
Quality-check all exams in Cerner as they are completed to ensure accurate historical reporting data.
Maintain thorough knowledge of MRI policies, procedures, equipment and supplies, and operate PACS, RIS and HIS programs.
Explain the examination process to patients and take an active role in patient education.
Promote positive patient relations by helping patients feel comfortable and at ease during procedures.
Transfer and position patients with care, patience and proper body mechanics.
Identify patients according to the hospital's double identification policy.
Respond to backup calls as needed within 30 minutes.
Communicate effectively with patients, physicians and hospital staff members.
Exercise independent thinking and good judgment in determining actions during emergencies.
Perform other duties assigned by the lead technologist, radiology manager and/or director.
Adhere to district behavioral standards and policies.
Complete annual educational and related requirements established by the district.
Maintain related professional licenses, including AHA-obtained BLS certification.