MRI Technologist - Sharp Chula Vista Medical Center - Variable Shift - Per Diem

300 Sharp HealthCare; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 156,652,000 - 226,367,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare in California seeks a certified MRI Technologist to perform a variety of imaging procedures with high quality patient care and assist physicians as needed.

The position requires AMA-approved training, AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification, and ARRt MR Certification or ARMRIT Certification. At least one year of MRI experience is preferred. You will document in RIS, ensure correct labeling, protect patient confidentiality, and support safe, efficient imaging workflows.

Qualifications

• AMA approved schooling or training program completed.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Professional certification is REQUIRED.
• ARRT MR Certification or ARMRIT Certification is REQUIRED.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician orders and ensure appropriate clinical indication of exams; begin exams in RIS and complete exams with correct contrast, timing, and modifiers; ensure proper labeling and documentation.
• Provide pre- and post-procedure education to patients and families, explain procedures, and address questions while maintaining confidentiality.
• Produce high-quality exams by applying imaging techniques, positioning per protocol, and using equipment proficiently.
• Maintain safety, universal precautions, sterile technique, and patient identification throughout the procedure.

Education

AHA BLS Healthcare Professional (Basic Life Support)

ARRT MR Certification / ARMRIT Certification

Job description

Hours: Shift Start Time: Shift End Time: AWS Hours Requirement: Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: On-Call Required: No Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $54.670 - $70.540 - $79.000 The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position. The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant’s years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

To perform a wide variety of technical procedures with quality patient care, assisting Physicians as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Satisfactory completion of formal training program in an AMA approved school and meets the requirements of an appropriate State and/or Federal mandated certification or equivalent.
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED
• ARMRIT Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists OR Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR)(ARRT) - ARRT -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year MRI experience.

Essential Functions

• Documentation management Verify physicians written order and assures appropriate clinical indication of ordered exams. Begin exams in RIS. Accurately complete exams in RIS, filling out appropriate information (contrast, fluoroscopy time, QC, resource, technical modifiers, technologist/student/RN/Radiologist). Provide correct coding of exams, billing modifiers, supplies. Depart patient in RIS when appropriate. Ensure film jacket is properly labeled. Ensure paperwork is filed appropriately.
• Patient and family education Provides pre and post procedure education and reassurance to include but not limited to: What the procedure is, how long it is going to take, physician involved, contrast administration and mode of delivery, positioning, instructions related to procedure, the report, patient satisfaction form, etc. Interacts and communicates in a manner to reflect an understanding of the patient's age, culture, state of health, level of comprehension. Communicates and interacts with the patient's family in a way that is perceived positive and supportive while maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Produce high quality exams Understands and applies appropriate imaging techniques. Positions according to department imaging protocols. Labels and identifies studies correctly using legal marker set. Uses imaging equipment proficiently. Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol.
• Quality assurance Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status. Implements safe, efficient and therapeutic care. Assists Radiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination. Performs proper procedure on proper patient. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions. Observes the patient, reports any changes in status, and initiates appropriate action to ensure a positive outcome. Follows patient's Advanced Directive. Maintains strict patient confidentiality, keeps work discussion professional and limited to private areas.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Sharp HealthCare is a not-for-profit health care system based in San Diego, California, with four acute care hospitals, three specialty hospitals, three medical groups and a health plan. We provide medical services in virtually all fields of medicine, including primary care, heart care, cancer, orthopedics, women’s health, rehabilitation, robotic surgery and bariatric surgery. Sharp sets the community standard for exceptional care. Sharp Grossmont Hospital and Sharp Memorial Hospital have received prestigious Magnet recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for excellence in nursing practices and quality patient care. At the heart of our organization are more than 18,000 affiliated physicians, nurses, staff and volunteers who are on a journey to make health care better for our patients and their families. It’s what we call The Sharp Experience – treating each person with dignity, compassion and respect, and using our clinical excellence and advanced technology to deliver the highest-quality patient care. We are dedicated to transforming the health care experience by making Sharp the best place to work, the best place to practice medicine and the best place to receive care in San Diego.