MRI Tech

HonorHealth•Deer Valley, AZ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, the MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI exams, exercises independent judgment, assumes responsibility for assigned tasks or procedures, and enters data using approved HonorHealth systems. The technologist is directly responsible for personnel in MRI Zone 3 or 4 with regard to MR safety and advocates for patient safety by ensuring every patient is properly screened before entering those zones. The role requires working within scope of practice and exemplifying HonorHealth’s ICARE values: Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy. Staff may be asked to cover various HonorHealth network locations and participate in on-call coverage as needed. The position is based across two campuses on a night schedule of three 12-hour shifts: Thursday and Friday, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. at Deer Valley Medical Center, and Saturday, 7:00 p.m.–7:30 a.m. at John C. Lincoln.

Requirements

Six months of clinical experience through employment or training.
High school diploma or GED.
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Before the start date, current licensure in one of the following modalities: ARRT, NMTCB, ARMRIT, ARDMS, or completion of a U.S. military Radiology General Procedures training program.
ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification within one year of hire.
Operate within scope of practice.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree.

Responsibilities

Provide high-quality patient care, verify patient identity using two identifiers, and review orders and history to ensure the correct procedure and imaging site.
Protocol procedures with a radiologist as needed.
Coordinate approval with an implant vendor and/or radiologist for non-MR-conditional implanted devices before imaging.
Assist anesthesiologists and registered nurses with patients undergoing general sedation for MRI exams.
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 during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to contrast reactions as needed.
Obtain and review images for appropriate technical factors and protocol, using annotations to support image quality.
Use EMR/RIS, PACS, and other ancillary image-management systems.
Rotate throughout the department and/or hospital locations according to staffing and volume needs.
Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-servicing as needed.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily departmental workflow, including contacting patients and/or offices to coordinate care.
Maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment for patients and staff.
Maintain assigned stock and inventory.
Maintain equipment in efficient operating order; perform and document required quality-control testing; and contact service for repair and maintenance as directed.
Ensure the work environment is free from MR safety hazards.
Provide coverage at other HonorHealth network locations and participate in on-call coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.