MRI Tech

Jobtailor

Gardnerville (NV)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 90,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an MRI Technologist to perform MRI examinations under clinical direction, ensure patient safety, prepare and position patients, and review requisitions with physicians. The role involves equipment maintenance, contrast administration, and post-processing with image archiving across the hospital network.

The ideal candidate holds an accredited MRI program credential, ARRT certification, BLS, and MRI-specific certification with at least two years on high-field magnets.

Qualifications

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiology or MRI program.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures under supervision and review patient history and requisition with physician.
Maintain equipment and supplies and perform daily calibration and QA checks.
Administer contrast material as instructed and handle hypersensitivity responses.
Transfer and archive images to hospital network and communicate findings to Radiologist.

Skills

MRI Procedures

Patient History Review

Contrast Injection Administration

Equipment Calibration

Post Processing of Images

Quality Assurance Checks

Data Transfer and Archiving

Technique Selection

Minor Equipment Maintenance

Safety Instruction

Education

Graduate of an accredited Radiology or MRI program

NV State Radiology License (if working in other ionizing modalities)

Tools

MRI Equipment

Hospital Network

Job description

At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, perform MRI procedures with minimum supervision.
Maintain equipment and supplies.
Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary.
Review all pertinent information with patient.
Perform MRI procedures.
Review medical record for patient history and pertinent information.
Review requisition with physician.
Transfer patient to exam room; explain procedure and position according to protocol.
Administer contrast material, according to physician's request.
Recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.
Select proper technique/protocol to obtain optimal data.
Perform scan.
Review exam data for overall quality and perform all post processing, Film, archive and send images to remote locations utilizing hospital network.
Be able to recognize and alert Radiologist to unexpected findings.
Perform daily calibration and QA checks on equipment.
Clean and perform minor maintenance procedures.
Notify service and I.S. Mgr. of system problems.
Maintain injectors and monitors.
Order and maintain supplies.
Instruct all hospital staff on safety around high field-strength magnet.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Graduate of an accredited Radiology or MRI program.
Certification required: ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R) or ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Technology.
Current BLS certification.
Certification preferred: MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification RT(R)(MR) or obtained within the first 6 months of hire.
Licensure required: NV State radiology license if working in any other modality with ionizing radiation (DX, CT, IR, M).
Minimum Work Experience: Minimum of two years’ experience on high field magnet.
Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in performing MRI procedures, including patient preparation, equipment maintenance, and quality assurance. Holds necessary certifications and licenses while effectively communicating with patients and healthcare staff.

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