MRI Tech - as needed

101 Riverside Hospital, Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 51 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Riverside Health System is seeking an MRI Technologist for RRMC in Newport News, VA. The role involves performing MR exams, ensuring MR safety, patient preparation, and accurate documentation in an acute care setting.

Responsibilities include operating MR equipment, maintaining image quality, assisting radiologists, and coordinating patient flow. ARRT MR certification and CPR/BLS are required upon hire, with MRI experience preferred.

Qualifications

• MRI experience preferred.
• ARRT MR Certification required upon hire.
• CPR/BLS certification required upon hire.

Responsabilités

• Operates MRI equipment to produce diagnostic images.
• Ensures MRI safety and screens patients prior to procedures.
• Prepares patients and explains procedures to patients and families.
• Positions patients and monitors the scanning process.
• Administers contrast media as directed and handles IV access.
• Maintains and documents quality control measurements for MR equipment.
• Schedules procedures and coordinates patient flow.

Connaissances

MRI experience

CPR/BLS certification

Formation

ARRT MR Certification

Description du poste

Location & Salary

Newport News, Virginia

Hiring Range $36.50 - $50.23/Hourly

Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Hours: Labor Pool (as needed)

Overview

The MRI Technologist RRMC in an acute care hospital setting is responsible for performing MR exams on patients as requested by the referring physicians and must ensure safety in the MR environment before entering the magnetic field. Performs all MR imaging exams and procedures in accordance with RHS policy and procedures.

Performs MR screening for all patients, patient preparation and explanation of exams, responds to patient questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process, IV insertions and contrast injections, and for completing all associated patient and equipment screening and technical documentation.

What you will do

• Operates the magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.


• Produces quality images following appropriate protocols and procedures.


• Prepares and maintains clinical documentation per scope of practice.


• Educates patients/families regarding the procedure and/or treatment to be performed.


• Positions the patient and observes the scanning process.


• Screen patients for MRI safety prior to the procedure.


• Assists the radiologist with procedure performance when required.


• Obtains intravenous access and administers contrast media as director per protocol.


• Operates the power injector.


• Evaluates the MR scan for technical quality, sequence of exposure and labels appropriately.


• Schedules patients for procedures and assists with clerical functions.


• Coordinates the screening and patient flow.


• Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements.


• Troubleshoots and ensures equipment functionality.

Qualifications

• Experience MRI experience (Preferred)


• Licenses and Certifications Radiologic Technologists - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MR) Upon Hire (Required)


• CPR/BLS Certification - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire (Required)

Other Requirements

Call Rotation Weekend Shifts Irregular Shifts.

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