MRI Technologist PRN

Keck Medicine of USC Imaging Ctr - Pasadena, CA•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 performed safely and in accordance with established guidelines and regulatory requirements. As part of the imaging center team, the technologist seeks and provides feedback to improve clinical practice.

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 by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography or by 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, 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, ensuring 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 prescribed medications under the direction of a licensed independent practitioner and in accordance with state and federal regulations.
Apply ALARA principles to minimize exposure to patients, self, and others when taking radiographs.
Perform venipuncture and maintain intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Identify and prepare patients, position them, and perform procedures using established MR protocols or as prescribed to achieve the highest-quality image for diagnostic interpretation or intervention.
Evaluate images for technical quality and ensure proper identification is recorded.
Identify and manage emergency situations.
Provide education to patients, students, and other health care providers.
Perform ongoing quality assurance activities.
Conduct point-of-care creatinine clearance testing in accordance with established MR protocols or as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
Know emergency shutdown procedures and respond properly to a quench.
Select appropriate pulse sequences, considering established protocols and other factors affecting data acquisition parameters.
Manipulate and reconstruct digital data for display or hard-copy records, ensuring proper identification is evident.
Maintain archival storage of digital data as appropriate.
Assist in maintaining supply inventory.
Follow established safety standards to ensure a safe environment for self, patients, visitors, and staff, including contracted staff.
Instruct students and residents and perform preceptor duties as necessary.
Maintain ownership of the clinical area by taking pride in the appearance and readiness of exam rooms, equipment, and supplies.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Help other modalities or areas of the Imaging Center as assigned or when workload and area allow.
Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-services, and center-wide meetings as scheduled.
Perform other duties as assigned.