MRI Tech

HonorHealth • Scottsdale, AZ

10d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the MRI Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative, and assumes responsibility for assigned tasks and procedures. The role includes data entry using appropriate hospital software. The staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network. This is a PRN, per diem position as needed at Osborn and Shea Medical Centers.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree.

Responsibilities

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED