MRI Technologist - Coastal Ortho - Torrance

Cedars-Sinai•Torrance, CA

1d•$44 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

Cedars-Sinai is a highly reputable organization, consistently recognized for its excellence in medical care and employee engagement. They have been named to the Honor Roll for nine consecutive years and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Hospitals 2024-25” rankings. Cedars-Sinai was also awarded the National Research Corporation’s Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles and the Advisory Board Company’s Workplace of the Year. The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping physicians provide excellent care to their patients, benefiting from convenient access to care and seamless coordination. As part of Cedars-Sinai, physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, they have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

Requirements

Skill, accuracy, and timeliness in performing MRI exams.
Ability to coordinate work in the MRI scanner area.
Proficiency in screening individuals entering MRI zones and obtaining necessary documentation.
Capability to transport patients and ensure their healthcare needs are met within the department.
Ensuring patient records are private and secure.
Ability to prepare patients for tests and maintain privacy.
Knowledge of MRI consent forms and ferrous object screening.
Understanding of contraindications for MRI tests related to medical conditions, implants, and devices.
Assisting with scheduling and authorizing work on the MRI scanner.
Maintaining and sanitizing rooms, equipment, and coils daily.
Operating MRI equipment with adherence to safety procedures.
Executing proper procedures for patient evacuation during a magnet quench and for quenching the magnet when required.
Monitoring cryogen levels and reporting low levels to the Safety Officer.
Following Material Safety Data Sheet procedures during a cryogen quench.
Monitoring all areas for individuals not screened for MRI.

Responsibilities

Performs all exams related to MRI with skill, accuracy and in a timely manner.
Coordinates all work done in the area surrounding MRI scanner.
Screens all persons entering the MRI Zone 3 & 4 area appropriately and obtains signatures on appropriate documents.
Transports patients into the MRI scan room and attends to patient health care while patient is in the Department ensuring all patient records are private and secure.
Prepares patients for their test and assures patient privacy at all times.
Reviews MRI consent form; Assures patient brings no ferrous objects into the scan room.
Assures absence of medical conditions or implant and devices that may make the MRI test contraindicated.
Assists in scheduling and authorizes any work to be done on the MRI scanner, as directed by Management.
Maintains and sanitizes room, equipment and coils on a daily basis, maintaining safe workplace free of clutter.
Operates the MRI equipment using proper MRI safety procedures.
Evacuates patient properly in case of magnet quench and quenches magnet properly when required.
Monitors cryogen levels and reports to Safety Officer when they are low.
Follows all Material Safety Data Sheet procedures in the event of a cryogen quench.
Monitor all area for all persons not MRI screened.