$ MRI TECH - MRI - Full Time - Days

Sierra View Medical•Porterville, CA

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs a variety of magnetic resonance imaging exams and provides accurate, precise scans to assist with patient diagnosis and treatment under the direct supervision of the attending Radiologist. The role reports to the Admin Director of Imaging and Physical Therapy and works under that director’s direction, in consultation with the Medical Director. The technologist provides age-appropriate care to patients ranging from newborns and pediatric patients to adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients, and must understand their differing needs and treatment requirements. The position is responsible for magnet safety, including screening patients and employees entering the magnet area. It requires on-call duties and scheduled or unscheduled work that may include holidays, call-backs, weeknights, and weekends. Employees may also be required to assist during emergencies and community disasters under the California Emergency Services Act. The technologist is expected to report perceived misconduct, work effectively under pressure and against competing deadlines, and maintain cooperative, cohesive teamwork with colleagues and supervisors.

Requirements

Current BLS certification must be maintained.
IV certification must be maintained or obtained within three months of assignment to the department.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence when required.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts, including proportions and percentages, when required.
Ability to understand and follow written, oral, or diagram-form instructions using common sense.
Ability to address problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Ability to work scheduled hours that may include holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call duties.
Ability to assist during emergencies and community disasters when directed.
Ability to provide appropriate care across the age range served, from newborns through geriatric patients.

Nice To Haves

One year of MRI experience is preferred.
ARMRIT certification or equivalent is preferred.
CRT is preferred.
A $20,000 sign-on bonus is available for candidates with three or more years of experience; the position may also qualify for an employee referral bonus.

Responsibilities

Operate the MRI scanner, select appropriate technical factors, maintain image quality, ensure images are filmed in the correct sequence, and submit them correctly through the Synapse PACS system with applicable notes and worksheets.
Screen patients for ferromagnetic foreign bodies by obtaining their history, ensuring they complete and sign the required questionnaire, and questioning them before they enter the scan room.
Provide magnet safety for authorized employees entering the scan room and assist with magnet-safety in-services.
Assist the Radiologist and RN with IV sedation or gadolinium administration when needed.
Insert IV catheters and administer gadolinium under Radiologist supervision.
Keep the work area clean and orderly, and report and document equipment malfunctions to the supervisor.
Inventory supplies, notify the supervisor of supply needs, and ensure appropriate supply levels are available.
Assist with cross-training new MRI employees.
Adapt procedures and improve techniques to obtain diagnostic exams in emergencies and unusual situations.
Recognize diagnostically acceptable exams and consistently produce MRI scans of comparable quality.
Use the Synapse PACS system.
Notify on-duty Radiologists about exams requiring STAT readings during and after normal business hours.
Send exams requiring teleradiology readings to the teleradiology company promptly and scan returned reports into the teleradiology system.
Perform on-call responsibilities, including responsibilities for two modalities during call periods if trained in multiple modalities.
Participate as directed in emergencies and community disasters, including during unscheduled hours.
Report perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or organizational standards/code of conduct.
Maintain cooperative behavior and teamwork while working under pressure and meeting competing deadlines.