MRI Tech

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

39d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of a radiologist, this MRI Technologist performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative. Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned. Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED - Required
6 months MR experience via employment or training - Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification - Required
American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Magnetic Resonance (ARRT-MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) or U.S. military Radiology General Procedures training program - Required

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree - Preferred

Responsibilities

Reviews patient identification, orders, and history to ensure correct patient, procedure, imaging site, and MRI eligibility.
Protocols procedure with radiologist as needed.
Transports patients to and from the exam room and assists them into position using safe patient handling techniques and equipment.
Performs MRI procedures and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort.
Administers contrast materials as required.
Able to initiate emergency response to contrast reaction as needed.
Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by MRI procedure protocols.
Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
Maintains equipment in efficient operating order.
Performs and documents all required quality control testing.
Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates.
Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area.
Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.