MRI Tech, Per Diem, 8hr. Variable Shift - Marina Del Rey, CA
About The Position
The MRI Technologist I performs generally non-complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans using approved procedures and protocols. The technologist follows standards of practice and department guidelines to ensure speed, organization, precision, accuracy, and productivity, while performing scans appropriate to the patient population. The role also transports medications from the delivery area to the authorized imaging area. The position includes image review and quality control, patient and family education, venipuncture, and preparation and administration of MRI and adjunctive medications in accordance with hospital medication-safety requirements. The technologist documents work in applicable electronic medical records, workbooks, and logs; maintains room supplies and the crash cart as needed; adheres to sterilization protocols; and operates, calibrates, and maintains imaging equipment. The role also includes assigned weekend and shift-start or shift-end duties and participation in department and organizational improvement activities.
Requirements
- Minimum associate degree or college diploma and graduation from a JRCERT-accredited radiological program.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree and graduation from a JRCERT-accredited radiological program.
- American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, R.T.(R).
- California Radiologic Technologist credential.
- Imaging Registered Rad Tech / Advanced MRI Certification.
- One year of experience performing a variety of MRI scans in a clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform MRI exams using approved procedures, protocols, standards of practice, and department productivity standards.
- Receive and transcribe verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners within the technologist’s scope of practice and applicable policies.
- Preview MRI images, monitor them for accuracy, prepare and send images to designated viewing systems, and perform section-specific imaging quality control.
- Maintain room supply inventory and the crash cart as needed.
- Follow sterilization protocols.
- Follow medication management and disposal guidelines, including receiving, stocking, holding, and discarding medication containers as specified.
- Perform venipuncture and prepare and administer MRI and adjunctive medications in accordance with hospital medication-safety requirements.
- Enter accurate and timely documentation in applicable electronic medical records systems, workbooks, and logs.
- Perform assigned weekend and beginning- and/or end-of-shift duties.
- Operate, calibrate, and maintain imaging equipment and accessory instruments; promptly report defective equipment and mark it out of service.
- Participate in performance improvement activities and department or organizational committees, including safety audits, turnaround-time projects, and customer-service activities.
- Provide patient and family education appropriate to age and demographic population.
- Transport medications from the delivery area to the authorized imaging area.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
