MRI Technologist - Per Diem Varies

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center; Torrance (CA); Presencial; USD 81.000 - 85.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Torrance-Memorial-Medical-Center in Torrance, CA seeks an MRI Technologist to prepare patients and perform MR imaging under general supervision. You will screen for safety, select technical parameters, and administer contrast when needed.

Candidates should complete a radiology training program, hold ARRT (MRI) certification within 2 years, and maintain BCLS or ACLS. This on-site role involves PACS and collaboration with Radiologists.

Formación

• Completion of a formal radiology technology training program.
• Formal MRI training program completion.
• 1 year of MRI Technologist experience.
• ARRT certification with advanced MRI certification within 2 years of hire.
• BCLS or ACLS certification.

Responsabilidades

• Prepare patients for MRI examinations and perform MR imaging under supervision.
• Screen patients and visitors for ferromagnetic materials and safety compliance.
• Enforce MRI safety policies and maintain equipment cleanliness.
• Set field of view, matrix, and factors to obtain best quality images.
• Administer intravenous contrast when applicable.
• Maintain medication security and administer oral contrast as needed.
• Document helium/nitrogen levels and log variances.
• Process imaging on PACS and assist Radiologists with imaging presentation state.
• Answer technical inquiries from doctors and hospital staff.
• Assist student technologists rotating through MRI area.
• Initiate service calls when necessary and participate in performance improvement activities.

Descripción del empleo

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.

Education

Degree N/A

Program N/A

Additional Information

Completion of a formal Radiology technology training program and or Formal MRI training program.

Experience

Number of Years Experience 1

Type of Experience MRI Tech

Additional Information N/A

License / Certification Requirements

• ARRT
• Advanced MRI certification from ARRT within 2 years of hire
• BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range:

$59.99 / Hour