MRI Technologist - Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa - Variable Shift - Per Diem

300 Sharp HealthCare; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Sharp HealthCare is hiring an MRI technologist to perform a broad range of MRI procedures with a focus on quality patient care. You will assist Physicians, verify orders in RIS, and ensure images are transferred to PACS accurately.

Required are AMA-approved MRI training, BLS certification, venipuncture certification and MR certification (ARRT or ARMRIT). A minimum of one year MRI experience is preferred. This is an on-site position in San Diego, CA with variable shift times.

Qualifications

• Formal AMA approved school training and certification.
• AHA BLS Healthcare Provider certification is required.
• Venipuncture certification is required.
• MRI certification ARRT or ARMRIT is required.
• 1 year MRI experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Communicate system issues to Lead/Supervisor/PACS Manager or vendor promptly.
• Complete exams in RIS with real-time documentation (contrast, billing modifiers, etc.).
• Ensure images are sent to PACS and correctly labeled in RIS.
• Maintain QA, safety, and departmental records; follow AAAHC guidelines.
• Assist Radiologist during MRI procedures and train/mentor staff as needed.

Skills

MRI experience

Education

AMA approved MRI tech program

AHA BLS Healthcare Provider

Venipuncture Certification

MR (ARRT) or ARMRIT Certification

1 year MRI experience (preferred)

Job description

Hours: Shift Start Time: Variable Shift End Time: Variable AWS Hours Requirement: 10/40 - 10 Hour Shift Additional Shift Information: Weekend Requirements: As Needed On-Call Required: No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum): $56.440 - $72.830 - $81.560 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
• Venipuncture Certification - Various-Employee provides certificate -REQUIRED
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR)(ARRT) - ARRT; OR ARMRIT Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• 1 Year dedicated MRI experience.

Essential Functions

• Communication

  Communicates pertinent system issues to the Lead/Supervisor/PACS Manager/Systems Analyst or vendor on a timely basis. Communicate equipment, employee, supply, adverse incidents, and workman's compensation issues to Lead/Supervisor in an appropriate time frame. Communicate openly and positively any changes to all departmental employees. Ensure employee/patient confidentiality is restricted to private area(s) and appropriate person(s).

Daily Operations

Maintains department regulatory requirements. Verify physician order and utilizes RIS correctly to complete all documentation. Accurately completes exams in RIS in real-time filling out appropriate information (contrast, QC, resource, technical modifiers, billing modifiers, coding of exam, technologist/student/RN/Radiologist). Ensure all exams have been completed in RIS and confirm images are sent to PACS. CIS-Confirmed in Synapse Complete no show charge slips for accuracy and submit for billing and submit to Lead. Ensure paperwork is completed appropriately.

Department Operations

Accurately utilize RIS and Synapse downtime procedures when necessary. Ensure while working in department following guidelines in compliance with AAAHC. Demonstrates ability to make timely, accurate and safe decisions regarding patients. Even if those decisions are not covered by written or verbal instructions. Apply techniques to improve patient care by rounding with staff, patients and family. Actively sets priorities, adjusting to unscheduled situations. Evaluate work completed in department matches billed exam. Reschedule patients if necessary to ensure correct billing and educate staff on issues/errors. Complete tasks and assigned duties in a timely manner as directed by Lead/Supervisor. Demonstrate timely and proficient add-on exam management. Treats customers and co-workers with dignity and respect. Cooperates with initiatives to improve work processes. Keeps abreast of new developments in field, discipline, or functional area. Cross cover in other areas of the department as work volumes and staffing fluctuations occur.

Financial Accountability

Supports organizational cost containment. Takes initiative in utilizing time effectively and appropriately.

PACS and SYNAPSE

Accurately selects Sharp Healthcare medical record number (Patient) and exam from worklist. Send images from scanner to synapse. Ensure images crossed over to Synapse for Radiologist review.

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. 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.

Quality Assurance

Maintain AM/PM temperature logs when required. Perform daily QC as required by ACR standards and any additional QC as directed by CT/MR Lead. Notifies service of any system problems and or issues.

Quality of Care

Verifies patient identification and pregnancy status through the use of double identifiers (name and DOB) - 5 Keys to Success #1. Assists Radiologist in procedures while practicing sterile techniques to prevent cross-contamination. Implements, efficient and therapeutic care. Performs proper procedure on proper patient. Demonstrates knowledge of universal precautions and sterile techniques. Uses special needs resources (translation, phone services) to communicate with customers that speak another language or have hearing/speech disorders. Assists in the training of new hire employees and cross training of existing employees. Demonstrates commitment to quality and operational excellence through creativity, seeking continuous improvement and initiating breakthroughs. Anticipates change and demonstrates flexibility in work practices. Effectively makes timely decisions focused on performance and results. Ensures optimal image QA. Understands and applies appropriate MRI imaging techniques and protocols prior to commencing procedure. Positions according to department imaging protocols. Labels and identifies studies correctly using correct anatomical orientation through system software. Uses imaging equipment proficiently. Uses imaging agents (contrast) according to protocol. Reviews requests for special instructions prior to commencing the procedure.

Safety

Follows departmental Safety Policies and Procedures regarding one's personal protection and patient safety. Maintain a safe work environment. Troubleshoot potential and actual problems both internal and external to the department.

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.