MRI Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the MRI Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The role assumes responsibility for assigned tasks and procedures and performs data entry using appropriate hospital software. The technologist may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network. The position is based at Thompson Peak Medical Center in Scottsdale, Arizona, in the RAD MRI department. The schedule is Saturday through Monday, 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. A $10,000 sign-on bonus is available.

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: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Magnetic Resonance (ARRT-MR), American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT), 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 the radiologist as needed.
Transport patients to and from the examination 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 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 and perform and document required quality-control testing.
Contact service for equipment 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.