MRI Tech

Salinas Valley Health•Salinas, CA

21d•$66 - $80

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Department: MRI Medical MRI technologists, also referred to as MRI technicians, utilize magnetic resonance imaging scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis. MRI techs must be able to closely follow a physician’s instructions, prepare and operate MRI equipment, position patients correctly and effectively record the requested diagnostic images. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education: Associate’s degree in a program related to the radiology field or High School diploma or GED with completion of an MRI training program.
Licensure: Registered with the ARRT (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) (MR) or ARMIT American Registry of MRI technologists) required.
Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.

Nice To Haves

Experience: One year of experience as a licensed technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the following areas to include but not limited to: cardiac, neuro, abdominal, chest, spine, and extremities.
Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking.
Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary.
Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the imaging table.
Provides bedpans and urinals as needed.
Assures that patients are properly dressed for procedures.
Prepares patient for their exam by consenting, explaining exam and answering patient questions.
Positions patient for MRI procedures.
Cares for patient during procedures by assisting them to the rest rooms, providing blankets, etc.
Starts intravenous lines and administers contrast and other preparations as to complete exam safely and in a timely fashion.
Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
Pulls contrast from medication dispenser per protocol and documents in hospital information system (HIS).
Monitors patient condition pre and post procedure and reports changes in the patient’s condition to the Radiologist, Cardiologist, or RN for follow up.
Is proficient on 3D software and can perform post processing reconstructions for MRI.
Skillfully operates all MR systems to comply with all equipment specification.
Performs data entry in computer systems necessary for workflow and patient care, such as radiology information system (RIS), PACS, hospital information systems (HIS).
Demonstrates proficiency in confirming patient demographics and obtaining adequate patient history prior to beginning a procedure.
Demonstrates accuracy in completing paper/forms for MR screening.
Practices infection control (disinfection) with all procedures and hand-washing before and after each patient.
Knows procedure for the release of patients.
Accurately charges all procedures, supplies, and non-billable items by the end of the work shift.
Is competent in loading and operating the power injector for contrast studies.
Technologist may give contrast medias and may flush lines with normal saline.
Under the direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may pull Xylocaine for procedure
Identifies cross section anatomy and uses appropriate protocols for parts examined.
Demonstrates proficiency in the use of MRI Patient Monitoring Systems.
Assists physicians with complex procedures and records pertinent information.
Orders and maintains the department order of supplies.
Reports equipment malfunctions for repair and schedules preventative maintenance.
Correctly “screens” individuals for MRI procedures for patient safety.
Can define safety issues in MRI.
Can access websites/resources to determine compatibility of implanted devices.
Knows patient pregnancy policy for MRI.
Knows when and how to use “emergency power shut down” and “quench” buttons on all MRI equipment.
Knows procedure for reporting equipment failures with regards to MRI scanners and related equipment.
Responsible for accreditation & records.
Performs other duties as assigned.