MRI Technologist - Per Diem Varies

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrance Memorial is seeking an MRI Technologist to prepare patients and perform MRI examinations in a fast-paced hospital setting.

The role requires screening patients and visitors for safety, applying MRI protocols, and administering contrast when needed. You will support radiologists, maintain equipment, and participate in performance improvement initiatives to ensure high-quality imaging services.

Qualifications

• Completion of a formal Radiology technology training program.
• ARRT Advanced MRI certification within 2 years of hire.
• BCLS or ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Screens and interviews patients about undergoing MRI examinations.
• Ensures safety policies for MRI scanning are followed.
• Performs MRI procedures and selects appropriate FOV and matrices.
• Administers IV contrast when applicable.
• Maintains logbooks and PACS imaging presentation state.
• Responds to physician inquiries and supports department staff.
• Assists rotating student technologists and initiates service calls when needed.
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities.

Skills

Patient screening

MRI safety

PACS operation

Contrast administration

Interdisciplinary communication

Education

Radiology technology program

Tools

PACS

MRI equipment

Job description

Description

Under general supervision, prepares patients for and performs M.R.I. examinations.

Core Competencies

• Screens and interviews patients about to undergo MRI examinations.
• Screens visitors, other hospital employees and anyone entering the 5 Gauss line with any and all ferromagnetic materials, pacemakers, ID badges, tools, etc.
• Enforces safety policies regarding MRI scanning, makes self aware of all administrative policies with regard to departmental procedures, protocols, care and proper cleaning of equipment.
• Performs procedures as outlined in the Department Policy and Procedures manual.
• Selects proper F.O.V. and matrix sizes, technical factors and computer program as so to obtain the best quality image.
• Prepares, calculates and administers intravenous (MR) contrast when applicable.
• Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
• Administers oral contract to patients as needed.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for all age groups as applicable to job functions.
• Keeps a daily record of helium and nitrogen levels in logbook and enters all variance or failure.
• Implements imaging presentation state on PACS system for Radiologist.
• Answers telephone inquiries, of a technical nature, from doctors of hospital personnel in other areas of the hospital.
• Assists student technologist who may rotate through the MRI scanning area.
• Initiates service call when necessary only.
• Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (BPI projects, task forces, etc) when requested.

Department Specific Competencies

Education

DegreeProgramN/AN/AAdditional InformationCompletion of a formal Radiology technology training program and or Formal MRI training program.

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience1MRI TechAdditional InformationN/A

License / Certification Requirements

ARRT Advanced MRI certification from ARRT within 2 years of hireBCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$59.99 / Hour