MRI Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the MRI Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures using independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, and assumes responsibility for assigned tasks or procedures. The role includes entering data using hospital software and may require coverage at different locations in the network. The technologist verifies patient identification, orders, history, procedure, imaging site, and MRI eligibility; protocols procedures with a radiologist as needed; transports and positions patients using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment; performs MRI procedures; observes patients for safety and comfort; and administers contrast materials when required. The technologist must be able to initiate an emergency response to a contrast reaction. The position also involves assessing images for technical quality, including required laterality marking and annotation; using RIS, PACS, and other image-management systems; helping coordinate daily departmental workflow; maintaining equipment and completing and documenting quality-control testing; arranging service for repairs and maintenance as directed; rotating throughout the department according to staffing and volume; participating in staff orientation and training as needed; and maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe work area and assigned stock and inventory.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
General radiology experience or MR experience.
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Before the start date, one of the following is required: ARRT-MR certification, ARMRIT certification, or completion of a U.S. military Radiology General Procedures training program.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identification, orders, history, procedure, imaging site, and MRI eligibility.
Protocol procedures with a radiologist as needed.
Transport patients to and from the exam room and assist with positioning using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment.
Perform MRI procedures and observe patients to ensure their safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to a contrast reaction when needed.
Obtain and evaluate images for technical quality, including required laterality marking and annotation.
Use RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image-management systems as needed.
Assist in coordinating daily departmental workflow.
Maintain equipment in efficient operating condition; perform and document required quality-control testing; contact service for repairs and maintenance as directed.
Rotate throughout the department as staffing and volume dictate.
Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-servicing as needed.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area.
Maintain stock and inventory as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.