MRI Tech

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures under the direction of a radiologist, exercising independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. The role includes completing assigned tasks and procedures, entering data using hospital software, and providing coverage at various locations in the network as needed. The primary location is Shea Medical Center, with occasional shifts at Osborn and Thompson Peak Medical Centers.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Associate degree preferred.

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 support their safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to a contrast reaction as needed.
Obtain and evaluate images for technical quality assurance, including laterality marking and annotation as required by MRI protocols.
Use RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image management systems as needed.
Assist in coordinating daily departmental 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.