Technician-MRI-Per Diem Varied-Temecula Valley Hospital

UHS•Temecula, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

THE MRI Tech is responsible for operating MR and radiographic machines and processors, analyze body habitus to correctly adjust technical factors, position the body correctly, review physicians written orders or obtain pertinent clinical data to consistently produce high-quality radiographs and reduce unnecessary radiation to patients and oneself. Ability to acquire IV access and administer contrast material with power injector preferred. Completed department orientation and/or competency skills rosters as required.

Requirements

Ability to perform routine and emergent MR exams.
Ability to follow physician’s orders.
Ability to acquire IV access and administer contrast material preferred.
Ability to access patency of IV sites before injections.
Ability to look up lab values and pull related exams for radiologist viewing.
Performs “Time Out” on all procedures, ensures universal protocols are completed on all patients by utilizing “two identifiers” per TJC NPSG standard.
Verbalizes and demonstrates, in clinical practice, HIPAA compliance and all safety practices as supported by organizational policy and procedure.
Must have good hearing, sound dexterity, and visual acuity.
Capable of extensive walking, standing, pushing, and lifting.
Must have no limitations that would restrict job performance.
Current BLS
Venipuncture Certification
Magnetic Resonance Imaging ARRT/(MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists ARMRIT

Nice To Haves

Minimum two (2) years’ MR experience

Responsibilities

The MRI Tech assists the radiologist during (injection, biopsy, drainage) procedures and if necessary (contrast reactions or code blues) by preparing the room, tray, and supplies and by anticipating the needs of the physicians and patients.
Performs all appropriate procedures in the computer as needed (i.e. scheduling exams, completing exams by computer terminal, and proper charging of supplies, etc.).
Completes all proper forms (i.e. MRI Screening form, pregnancy and contrast form) and scans forms into PACS system and EMR.
Documents any work related incident (i.e. patient fall, IV extravasation, work-related injury, etc.) through the designated program in a timely manner.
Report immediately to ClinicalSupervisor/Director or designee any equipment problems (i.e. x-ray, processors, computer, etc.).
Performs necessary Quality Control procedures to ensure quality exams are performed.
Performs other related duties as requested by the Imaging Director /Clinical Supervisor including, but not limited to: stocking rooms, maintaining clean work area, transporting patients, training new employees, etc.