MRI Tech, Full-time, Days, 8hr Shift, $7,500 Sign On Bonus
About The Position
The MRI Technologist performs generally non-complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) scans according to approved procedures, protocols, standards of practice, departmental guidelines, and productivity standards. The role supports accurate, precise, and organized imaging for the patient population served and includes transporting medications from the delivery area to the authorized imaging area. The technologist performs MRI exams, reviews images for accuracy, completes section-specific imaging quality control, and prepares or sends images to designated viewing systems. The role also includes receiving and transcribing verbal orders from licensed independent practitioners within the technologist’s scope of practice; performing venipuncture; preparing and administering MRI-related medications in accordance with hospital medication-safety guidelines; and maintaining accurate, timely documentation. Additional duties include maintaining room supplies and the crash cart as needed, following sterilization and medication-management procedures, operating and maintaining imaging equipment, promptly reporting defective equipment, participating in performance-improvement and departmental activities, and providing appropriate patient and family education.
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 credential.
- Imaging Registered Rad Tech / Advanced MRI Certification.
- One year of experience performing a variety of MRI scans in a clinical environment.
Responsibilities
- Perform MRI exams using approved procedures and protocols, 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 in accordance with institutional and departmental policies.
- Preview MRI images for accuracy, perform section-specific imaging quality control, and prepare or send images to designated viewing systems.
- Maintain room supply inventory and the crash cart as needed.
- Follow sterilization protocols.
- Follow medication-management and disposal guidelines, including receiving, stocking, and holding medication containers for licensed independent practitioners and discarding empty containers.
- Perform venipuncture and prepare and administer MRI and adjunctive medications in accordance with hospital medication-safety requirements.
- Enter accurate and timely documentation in applicable electronic medical records, workbooks, and logs.
- Perform weekend and beginning- and/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 activities related to accreditation, safety audits, turnaround time, and customer service.
- Provide patient and family education appropriate to 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
