MRI Technologist - Orthopaedic Specialists of North County Carlsbad - Day Shift - Per Diem

Sharp HealthCare•Carlsbad, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The MRI Technologist conducts MRI Exams to help provide the best diagnosis and treatment of a disease. This person possesses strong interpersonal skills to relate with patient's unique needs. The MRI Tech provides an environment which will exceed the expectations of every patient by treating them with the utmost care, compassion and respect, to secure a standard of service that allows the patient's experience to be extraordinary. Ensures patient registration is completed. Participates in marketing and public relations activities to promote the MRI center.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
Minimum of 6 to 12 months of experience in a health care setting.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR)(ARRT) - ARRT; OR ARMRIT Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists - REQUIRED
AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association - REQUIRED
Strong background in customer service.
Competencies in the areas of leadership, teamwork and cooperation.
Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.
Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of patient and client information.
Ability to enter and retrieve data from computer.
Ability to operate modern office business machinery.
Ability to operate the GE 1.5 T Excite 8 channel MRI machine or current equipment platform.
Ability to use MRI coils and shields on patients.
Ability to use and administer IV contrast.
Ability to maintain a safe and appropriate work area.
Maintain inventory of supplies.
Ability to use the new film viewing system “MYSIS, CENTRICITY, ECHOES” and/or McKesson PACS.
Ability to burn and import the CD’s into PACS system.
Ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clinic staff, patients, public, tech support personnel, physicians and their staff.
Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language.
Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail; team-oriented, collaborative; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment.
Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents.
Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from employees and clients.
Ability to speak clearly and to make effective and persuasive arguments and presentations.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Business or Medical Assisting OR equivalent experience.
California Venipuncture certification within 6 months of hire

Responsibilities

Conducts MRI Exams to help provide the best diagnosis and treatment of a disease.
Relates with patient's unique needs using strong interpersonal skills.
Provides an environment that exceeds patient expectations through care, compassion, and respect.
Ensures patient registration is completed.
Participates in marketing and public relations activities to promote the MRI center.
Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit-based safety and infection control requirements.
Manages requisitions and physicians orders in the Cerner EMR application.
Modifies, starts, and completes exams in the RadNet application within Cerner’s EMR.
Initiates contact with patients in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Performs Diagnostic MRI exams as prescribed by physicians, following all MRI magnetic precautions.
Completes MRI safety screening documentation.
Completes MRI contrast screening documentation.
Performs all necessary record keeping and documentation required of an MRI Technologist.
Follows all aspects of the American College of Radiology guidance on MRI safe practices.
Maintains a safe and appropriate work area.
Maintains inventory of supplies, such as IV contrast, syringes, etc.
Stocks MRI room with supplies such as pillow cases, pillow covers, and blankets as needed at the end of every working day.
Cleans MRI gantry, table, and equipment with appropriate disinfectant wipes between patient exams at the end of every working day.
Takes responsibility for the general cleanliness and appearance of the MRI room.
Notifies X-ray Supervisor of any problems that occur in the department, such as MRI machine problems, after tech support is called.
Treats patients with dignity when having them change for an MRI exam.
Maintains proper Quality Control procedures daily.
Answers phone calls if not setting up or performing an MRI exam.
Explains to patients the procedure when they request a copy of MRI on CD.
Explains the procedure of HIPAA regulations.
Maintains full compliance with ICAMRL and/or ACR Accreditation policies.
Clocks in on computer promptly and works at workstation at assigned time.
Reviews all posted items, newsletters, memos, emails, and other information and communications to stay abreast of current events and process changes within the organization.
Comes to work clean and dressed professionally.