Travel MRI Technologist - $2,869 per week

TotalMed Allied; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Guaranteed Hours

Continuing Education

401k retirement plan

Sick pay

Wellness and fitness programs

Referral bonus

Medical benefits

Employee assistance programs

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Benefits start day 1

Job summary

TotalMed Allied is seeking a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist for a travel assignment in Des Moines, Iowa. The role requires 1 year of experience, BLS and ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification, and state licensing where applicable.

You will perform MRI procedures, ensure patient safety, and collaborate with radiologists. Responsibilities include patient prep, safety screening, proper positioning, contrast administration, image evaluation, and accurate record-keeping.

Qualifications

• 1 year of MRI experience required.
• BLS certification and ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT registration.
• State licensing as required.

Responsibilities

• Explain imaging procedures to patients and obtain consent.
• Screen patients for MRI safety prior to procedures.
• Interpret doctors' instructions and position patients for scans.
• Assist radiologist during procedures and manage contrast media.
• Load injectors, ensure image quality, and maintain records.

Skills

Patient care

Safety procedures

Anatomy knowledge

Tools

McKesson PACS

Job description

TotalMed Allied is seeking a travel MRI Technologist for a travel job in Des Moines, Iowa.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MRI Technologist
• Discipline: Allied Health Professional
• Duration: 13 weeks
• 40 hours per week
• Shift: 8 hours, days
• Employment Type: Travel

We are looking for a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI Tech) for an immediate travel opening in Des Moines, IA. The right MRI Tech must have 1 year of experience. Read below for additional requirements.

As an MRI Tech, you will be responsible for the use of magnetic resonance imaging equipment and ensuring that images are accurate and passed on to physicians for medical interpretation. MRI Techs are also responsible for the preparation of and caring for patients undergoing MRI imaging.

Tasks

As an MRI Tech, you should be prepared to perform the following tasks:

• Confirm patient identification, review imaging requests and explain imaging procedures to patients providing reassurance and support as required
• Screen patients for MRI safety prior to procedure performance
• Correctly interpret doctors' written instructions
• Position patients for MRI scans using immobilization and protective equipment to comply with government regulations and to ensure the safety of patients and staff
• Assist radiologist with procedure performance
• Start I.V.s, administer contrast media as directed and per protocol
• Evaluate MRI scans for technical quality, collate processed images and sequence of exposure and label appropriately
• Load and operate power injectors for contrast media administration
• Follow safety procedures when working with radiation
• Maintain accurate patient records
• Understand and use the McKesson PACS system

Requirements

Must have 1 year of experience. Must have BLS, ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT National Certification with registration in magnetic resonance imaging, and state-specific licensing when required.

MRI Techs should be able to stand and walk for long periods of time, as well as bend, lean or stoop without difficulty. Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists must have a sound knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology and medical terminology.

Requirements*: ARRT (MR), BLS, 2 Years * Additional certifications may be required before beginning an assignment.

About TotalMed Allied

TotalMed is a Top Ten, travel nursing and healthcare staffing agency with the mission of igniting purpose in healthcare. The organization staffs nurses, therapists, pharmacists, and other clinicians of all specialties in all 50 states. They offer local and travel jobs and match caregivers with the right organization to assist both facilities and patients. As an organization, they focus on putting highly-skilled staff into facilities to ensure adequate staffing for a better patient experience.

TotalMed specializes in recruiting and placing healthcare professionals in travel, PRN, and permanent positions across the country in Nursing and Allied Health. Throughout 2020, the organization filled roles at even the most short-staffed facilities during the most challenging time in healthcare. By matching the right travel healthcare professional with the right organization, TotalMed continues to offer a lifeline to facilities and their patients.

Benefits

• Weekly pay
• Guaranteed Hours
• Continuing Education
• 401k retirement plan
• Sick pay
• Wellness and fitness programs
• Referral bonus
• Medical benefits
• Employee assistance programs
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• Benefits start day 1