$ MRI TECH - MRI - Full Time - Days

Sierra View Medical Center; Porterville (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Employee referral bonus

Job summary

Sierra View Medical Center in Porterville, CA seeks an MRI Technologist to provide accurate MR imaging under radiologist supervision. Responsibilities include safety screening, image quality control, IV gadolinium administration where needed, and on-call coverage. Must maintain certifications and participate in emergencies as needed.

On-site role with potential sign-on bonuses and referral incentives; strong teamwork and adherence to safety standards are expected.

Qualifications

• One year MRI experience preferred.
• ARMRIT or equivalent certification preferred.
• Must have and maintain current BLS certification.
• IV certification required within three months of assignment.

Responsibilities

• Operates MRI scanner with proper technical factors and maintains image quality.
• Ensures magnet safety by screening patients and employees entering the scan area.
• Provides magnet safety training to staff entering the room.
• Assists radiologist with IV sedation or gadolinium as needed.
• Inserts IV catheters and administers gadolinium under supervision.
• Maintains clean, organized work area and reports equipment issues.
• Maintains inventory and ensures supplies are available.
• Cross-trains new MRi staff and supports emergencies and disasters.

Skills

Magnet safety

Patient safety

On-call availability

Equipment operation

Education

ARMRIT certification

BLS certification

CRT certification

IV certification

Tools

Synapse PACS system

Job description

*Position may qualify for employee referral bonus. $20k sign on bonus with 3+ years of experience.

Job Description:

PATIENT POPULATION:

The patient population served can be all patients, including geriatric, adult, adolescent, pediatric, and newborn. This also includes services which affect facility staff, physicians, visitors, vendors and the general public.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Reports to the Admin Director of Imaging and Physical Therapy, the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (M.R.I.) Technologist provides accurate and precise M.R.I. scans to assist in patient diagnosis and treatment under the direct supervision of the attending Radiologist. Under the direction of the Admin Director of Imaging and Physical Therapy, and in consultation with the Medical Director, the M.R.I. Technologist performs professional duties involved in a variety of Magnetic Resonance Imaging exams. Is responsible for the assessment, treatment or care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Demonstrates the ability to obtain and interpret information in terms of the patients needs. Possesses knowledge of growth and development and has an understanding of the range of treatment needed for all patient groups. Responsible for magnet safety practices and screening of all patients and employees who enter magnet area. On call responsibilities required. If Technologist is trained in multiple modalities, (C.T., M.R.I., Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Diagnostic Radiology), on call responsibilities will be assumed for two of the aforementioned modalities during the call period. Example: (Ultrasound/Nuclear medicine or C.T./Radiography). Must be able to work normal/scheduled working hours to include Holidays, call-backs, weeknights, weekends, and on-call. Agrees to participate, as directed, in emergencies and community disasters during scheduled and unscheduled hours. As a designated disaster service worker you are required to assist in times of need pursuant to the California Emergency Services Act. (Gov’t. Code §§ 3100, 3102) Needs to recognize that they have an affirmative duty and responsibility for reporting perceived misconduct, including actual or potential violations of laws, regulations, policies, procedures, or this organization’s standards/code of conduct. The employee shall work well under pressure, meet multiple and sometimes competing deadlines; and the incumbent shall at all times demonstrate cooperative behavior with colleagues and supervisors. Must maintain an environment of cohesiveness and teamwork.

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

To perform this job successfully, one (1) year M.R.I. experience is preferred. ARMRIT, or equal, certification preferred. Must have and maintain current BLS Card, required. CRT preferred. Must have and maintain IV certification or obtain within three (3) months of assignment to department.

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence if required.

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, and percentages if required.

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should have basic computer skills.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, one (1) year M.R.I. experience preferred. ARMRIT, or equal, certification preferred. Must have and maintain current BLS certification required. CRT preferred. Must have and maintain IV certification or obtain within three (3) months of assignment to department.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

*Indicates Essential Function

1. Operates M.R.I. scanner, selecting proper technical factors for each exam, maintains high image quality, ensuring images are filmed in proper sequence and submitted correctly, the Synapse P.A.C.S. System, including applicable notes and worksheets.
2. Provides magnet safety to patient by obtaining proper history concerning possible ferromagnetic foreign bodies.
   • STANDARD: Each patient must fill out a questionnaire, sign it, and then be questioned by the Technologist before entering the scan room. (See M.R.I. Patient Safety).
3. Provides magnet safety to employees who are authorized to enter the scan room and assists in giving in-services on magnet safety.
4. Assists Radiologist and R.N. in administering IV sedation or gadolinium, if needed.
5. Inserts IV catheters and administers gadolinium under supervision of Radiologist.
6. Keeps work area clean and orderly. Reports and documents equipment malfunction to supervisor.
7. Inventories supplies and notifies supervisor, ensures appropriate levels of supplies available when needed.
8. Assists in cross training of new employees in M.R.I.
9. Demonstrates ability to deviate from normal procedure and improve techniques for obtaining diagnostic exams in emergencies and unusual situations.
10. Capable of recognizing a diagnostically, acceptable exam and consistently producing M.R.I. scans of the same quality.
11. Understands and demonstrates utilization of the Synapse P.A.C.S. System.
12. Notifies on radiologists of exams requiring STAT readings during and after normal business hours. Sends exams requiring Teleradiology reads in a timely manner to Teleradiology Company. Scan returned reports into Teleradiology system.

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