MRI Tech, Full-time - Marina Del Rey, CA
About The Position
The MRI Technologist performs generally non-complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging scans using approved procedures and protocols, following professional standards and department guidelines for speed, organization, precision, accuracy, and productivity. The role includes performing scans appropriate to the patient population, transporting medications from the delivery area to an authorized imaging area, and carrying out duties within the technologist’s scope of practice and institutional policies. The technologist previews images for accuracy, prepares and sends images to designated viewing systems, performs section-specific imaging quality control, and maintains imaging equipment and supplies. The role also includes venipuncture, preparation and administration of MRI-related medications, medication safety and disposal, accurate documentation, patient and family education, and participation in performance improvement and department activities. The position is full-time, day shift, with an 8-hour shift, at Cedars-Sinai Marina Hospital in Marina Del Rey, California.
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 certification.
- Imaging Registered Rad Tech or Advanced MRI certification.
- One year of experience performing a variety of MRI scans in a clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform MRI examinations using approved procedures and protocols and comply with standards of practice, department guidelines, and productivity standards.
- Receive and transcribe verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners within the MRI technologist's scope of practice and applicable policies.
- Preview MRI images 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 appropriate.
- Perform venipuncture and prepare and administer MRI imaging and adjunctive medications in accordance with hospital medication-safety guidelines.
- Enter accurate and timely documentation in applicable electronic medical record systems, workbooks, and logs.
- Perform weekend and beginning- or end-of-shift duties as applicable to the shift assignment.
- 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 the patient's age and demographic population.
Benefits
- $7,500 sign-on bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
