MRI Technologist PRN

Keck Medicine of USC Imaging Centers • Pasadena, CA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Keck Medicine of USC is seeking an experienced MRI Technologist for a PRN position at its outpatient imaging center in Pasadena. Under the direction of the Radiology Medical Director, the technologist performs routine to complex magnetic resonance procedures and related techniques, producing images for interpretation by a licensed independent practitioner. The role ensures services are delivered safely and in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. The technologist contributes to the imaging center team and participates in feedback and activities to improve clinical practice.

The position includes managing patient needs during procedures; handling and documenting orders and relevant clinical history; preparing and positioning patients; performing MRI procedures using established protocols; evaluating image quality; and managing emergency situations. Additional duties include medication administration as directed, venipuncture and maintaining IV access, patient and staff education, quality assurance, point-of-care creatinine clearance testing, digital image processing and archiving, supply inventory, and maintaining safe, ready exam rooms and equipment. The technologist may instruct students and residents, assist other imaging areas as assigned, participate in meetings and performance improvement activities, and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Up to 5 years of experience as an MRI Technologist.
• Minimum associate degree in Radiology or graduation from an accredited two-year radiology program.
• Registration in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), or registration with the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMIT), with current valid registration maintained.
• For IDTF centers, MR advanced registration through ARRT or ARMIT is required upon hire. For non-IDTF centers, MR advanced registry is required within the first 12 months of employment.
• Meet the state licensure requirement for the state in which the technologist practices.
• Knowledge of routine to complex MRI procedures and protocols.
• Skill in operating MRI equipment and applicable ancillary equipment.
• Ability to work independently and multitask.
• Ability to provide accurate and concise documentation.
• Understanding of human cross-sectional anatomy, physiology, pathology, radiopharmacology, and medical terminology.
• Knowledge of computer applications, including information and billing systems, keyboard input, digital archiving, and data retrieval.

Responsibilities

• Receive, relay, and document verbal, written, and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborate the patient's clinical history with the physician's order and procedure, and ensure relevant information is documented and available to a licensed independent practitioner; verify informed consent when applicable.
• Assume responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Identify, prepare, and/or administer medications as prescribed by and under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner, in accordance with state and federal regulations.
• Apply ALARA principles to minimize radiation exposure to patients, self, and others when taking radiographs.
• Perform venipuncture and maintain intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identify, prepare, and position patients, and perform MRI procedures using established protocols or practitioner instructions to achieve images suitable for diagnostic interpretation or intervention.
• Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
• Identify and manage emergency situations; understand emergency shut-down procedures and respond appropriately to a quench.
• Educate patients, students, and other health care providers.
• Perform ongoing quality assurance activities and participate in performance improvement activities.
• Conduct point-of-care creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established protocols or practitioner instructions.
• Select appropriate pulse sequences, considering established protocols and factors influencing data acquisition parameters.
• Manipulate and reconstruct digital data for display or hard-copy records, ensure proper identification, and maintain archival storage as appropriate.
• Assist in maintaining supply inventory and follow safety standards for patients, visitors, staff, and self.
• Maintain the appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
• Instruct students and residents and perform preceptor duties as necessary.
• Help other imaging modalities or areas as assigned or when workload allows.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree