MRI Technologist - MRI - Per Diem 8 hours Days (Variable) (Union, Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California

6d•$50 - $68•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Imaging Services Director, this position is responsible for performing all aspects of various MRI procedures to the specifications and standards established by the department's Medical Director. The role involves applying good interpersonal and communication processes, utilizing verbal and non-verbal skills, and rotating shifts as assigned. USC is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion, and will consider all qualified applicants. The hospital also provides reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
Diploma from an accredited MRI Program of an approved MRI School
Minimum of one year in acute hospital base experience preferred
MRI ARRT Registration or ARMRIT
Current Level II Training Certification
Venipuncture Certification
BLS Certification

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year in acute hospital base experience
Preferred (Not required) MRI ARRT Registration or ARMRIT
Preferred (Not required) Current Level II Training Certification
Preferred (Not required) Venipuncture Certification
Preferred (Not required) BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Adheres to the philosophy of patient safety and reporting of potential or actual safety issues.
Attends in-service classes as assigned.
Complies with all departmental and Hospital policies and procedures.
Displays professional commitment and supports the unit team by promoting unity and teamwork among coworkers by maintaining a positive attitude and positive working relationships.
Documents examination history on patient, documents unusual conditions and/or limitations, records the examination time and technologist identification in the PACS system.
Effectively uses the Information Systems programs for daily duties and billing procedures.
Lifts and transfers patients.
Maintains confidentiality of patient care and medical record information.
Abides by HIPAA regulations to access PHI only as necessary for job classification.
Ensures patient screening criteria that address ferromagnetic items, electrically conductive items, medical implants and devices, and risk for nephrogenic systemic fibrosis (NSF) are met.
Performs proper patient and equipment positioning activities to avoid thermal injuries.
Ensures equipment and supplies that have been determined to be acceptable for use in the MRI environment (MR safe or MR conditional) are used.
Follows MRI safety response procedures for patients who require urgent or emergent medical care.
Implements MRI system emergency shutdown procedures, such as MRI system quench and cryogen safety procedures.
Provides patient hearing protection.
Manages patients with claustrophobia, anxiety, or emotional distress.
Performs safety inspection of equipment prior to initial use.
Reports unsafe acts or conditions to manager.
Complies with all safety and infection control policies and procedures.
Assesses the condition of pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric patient(s) to demonstrate requested anatomy through proper patient positioning, technique selection, selection of contrast media, and application of immobilization and magnet safety devices.
Provides educational information to family members as required.
Responsible for quality imaging including proper protocol /sequence and patient positioning.
Demonstrates knowledge and competency of magnet safety screening and zoning.
Responsible for safe operation and maintenance of MRI equipment.
Understands and participates in the organization wide Performance Improvement Program through orientation, education, departmental and interdepartmental performance improvement, and quality planning activities.
Reviews MRI requisition, verifies examination with doctors orders, checks patient history and special instructions.
Greets patients, verifies their identity, and explains procedure utilizing AIDET for Patient Satisfaction.
Rotates to different shifts and work areas as scheduled or assigned, works overtime as directed.
Performs other duties, as assigned.