Technologist I - Magnetic Resonance Imaging

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. The organization aims to create a multi-dimensional care experience for patients, offering opportunities for team members to make a difference through programs like the Ambassador Movement and robust training and development.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
6 months MR experience via employment or training
Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
One of the following is required prior to start date: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Magnetic Resonance (ARRT-MR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) or U.S. military Radiology General Procedures training program

Nice To Haves

Associate's Degree

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic/therapeutic procedures, requiring independent judgment, ingenuity, and initiative under the direction of a radiologist.
Assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned.
Performs data entry operations using appropriate hospital software package.
May be required to provide coverage at various locations in the network.
Reviews patient identification, orders, and history to ensure correct patient, procedure, imaging site, and MRI eligibility.
Protocols procedure with radiologist as needed.
Transports patients to and from the exam room and assists them into position using safe patient handling techniques and equipment.
Performs MRI procedures and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort.
Administers contrast materials as required.
Able to initiate emergency response to contrast reaction as needed.
Obtains and evaluates images for technical quality assurance factors including image laterality marking and annotation as required by MRI procedure protocols.
Utilizes RIS, PACS and other, ancillary image management systems as needed.
Assists in coordination of daily workflow for the department’s activities.
Maintains equipment in efficient operating order.
Performs and documents all required quality control testing.
Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed.
Rotates throughout the department as staffing and volume dictates.
Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment of patients and staff in assigned area.
Maintains stock and inventory as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.