MRI Technologist (Temp)

ERP International•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

ERP International is seeking a temporary full-time Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Tech in support of Naval Medical Center San Diego, CA. This role involves performing advanced, complex research evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques utilizing MRI principles. The technologist is responsible for all magnetic resonance imaging techniques, patient care, and operation of advanced imaging and MR procedure/therapy equipment, as well as performing post-processing imaging and calculations. MRI scanning requires advanced knowledge of MRI physics, cross-sectional anatomy, and patient safety. The technologist works independently performing non-routine, specialized procedures with responsibility for protocols and patient care, estimating and reporting time, maintaining records, and preparing production reports. They ensure timely completion of work and make day-to-day adjustments to work efficiently in a facility with multiple MR scanners. The role involves maintaining current knowledge of MRI procedures and answering questions from other employees. The technologist checks on work in progress and reviews completed work to ensure deadlines are met. They independently perform complex computerized 3D and 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning of the head and/or body, utilizing knowledge of various computerized health care platforms for patient care and image archival/retrieval. Responsibilities include receiving patients, explaining procedures, positioning patients, screening and educating patients on risks/benefits, and producing necessary images. The role also involves assisting with quality control and improvement activities, performing MRI scans of various body parts, explaining methods and safety precautions, starting IVs when needed, and assisting in the triage of scheduling patients. The technologist works with in-patients, emergency cases, and outpatients. They confer with radiologists to establish requirements for non-standard examinations and imaging parameters, offer technical advice, and notify radiologists of significant scans requiring immediate attention. The role includes administering emergency medicinal injections under physician direction and overseeing emergency equipment. Participation in establishing, performing, and maintaining a quality assurance program may be required, along with monitoring scanner and computer malfunctions and making minor equipment adjustments. Permanent records of scans are maintained on optical disks and PACS, and images are retrieved and sent for diagnostic evaluation. Assistance is obtained from the supervisor for equipment repairs or patient-related reports. The technologist may assist in the design and planning of MRI-related research projects and instruct fellow staff members in new procedures, providing ongoing guidance. Training may be provided to new employees, students, and residents/fellows in MRI, but the technologist is not ultimately responsible for their progress. Ensuring proper maintenance of the MRI scanner, accessory equipment, and clinical area is crucial. The role involves assisting in instruction on the proper use of the scanner and its software, explaining images to physicians, and contributing to the training of residents, interns, fellows, and technologists. Other duties as assigned include recognizing and responding to patient resuscitation needs.

Requirements

Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
Minimum of 2 years of experience as an MRI Tech
Certified in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT)
Basic Life Support (BLS)
Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

Performs advanced, complex research evaluation of new imaging methods and techniques utilizing MRI principles.
Responsible for all magnetic resonance imaging techniques, patient care, and operation of advanced imaging and MR procedure/therapy equipment.
Performs post-processing imaging and calculations as required for each study.
Works independently performing non-routine, specialized procedures with responsibility for protocols and patient care.
Estimates and reports time, maintains records of work accomplishments and time expended, and prepares production reports.
Assures timely completion of work and makes day-to-day adjustments to work efficiently.
Maintains current knowledge of MRI procedures and answers questions of other employees on procedures, policies, directives, etc.
Checks on work in progress, or spot checks work not requiring review, and reviews completed work to see that supervisor’s instruction on work sequence, procedures, methods and deadlines have been met.
Independently performs complex computerized 3D and 3D magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanning of the head and/or body.
Receives patients, explains method of procedure, positions patients, screens and educates patients regarding the risks/benefits of the procedure and produces images necessary for the examination requested.
Assists with quality control and improvement activities.
Performs magnetic resonance imaging of heads, spines, extremities, and bodies.
Explains methods and safety precautions of procedures, starts IV's when needed, positions patient and produces necessary images for the requested examination.
Assists in the triage of scheduling patients.
Works within patients, emergency cases and outpatients.
Confers with the radiologist to establish the requirements for non-standard examinations, and imaging parameters best suited for demonstrating specific pathologies on a case-by-case basis.
Offers technical advice in cases when examination parameters chosen by the radiologist may compromise the quality of the exam.
Notifies the radiologist(s) or physician(s) of significant scans requiring immediate attention and visualization while patient is undergoing examination.
Advises radiologist of any additional information pertaining to the patient’s condition and/or scanning that may be beneficial.
Provides suggestions to the radiologist regarding the establishment of imaging parameters best suited for demonstrating specific pathology for the more difficult examinations.
Administers emergency medicinal injections under the direction of the physician in charge.
Oversees the use of various emergency equipment such as cardiac defibrillators, oxygen, and suction.
May participate in establishing, performing, and maintaining quality assurance program.
Monitors scanner and computers for any malfunction so corrective actions can be taken.
Makes minor adjustments of equipment such as setting up wedges.
Maintains permanent records of scans on optical disks and picture archive and communication system (PACS).
Retrieves images from PACS and sends images to the radiologist or referring physician for diagnostic evaluation.
Obtains assistance from the supervisor on problems such as any required equipment repairs or other patient related reports.
Assists in the design and planning of MRI-related research projects.
May instruct fellow staff member in new procedures and provides ongoing guidance for problem/unusual cases in his/her area of expertise.
Provide training to new employees, students and residents/fellows rotating in MRI in accordance with established procedures and practices but is not ultimately responsible and accountable for the individual progress.
Ensures proper maintenance of the MRI scanner, accessory equipment, and the clinical area.
Assist in the instruction on the proper use and methods associated with the scanner and their associated software.
Explains images to permanent and visiting physicians, contribute to training residents, interns, fellows and technologists if needed.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Recognize situations requiring patient resuscitation due to cardiac or respiratory arrest and institute the necessary emergency measures.