MRI Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging

About This Role

This night-shift post on the cardiac ward pairs patient care with mentoring new nurses. This position performs diagnostic magnetic resonance imaging procedures to provide data for diagnosis of disease and injuries in accordance with all applicable standards, regulations and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in training of Radiography students, as needed
• Regularly provide MRI safety lectures to all hospital staff members
• Maintain professional and technical competency through constantly pursuing knowledge and self-improvement by remaining apprised of current literature, practices, and new developments in the fields covered by diagnostic imaging
• Participate in the evaluation and development of new procedures and protocols for imaging sequences and quality improvement initiatives
• Proactively evaluate practices and assist to create and implement changes to increase and enhance the effectiveness of methods
• Perform diagnostic MRI procedures and imaging tests as prescribed
• Determine proper technique to ensure optimal results in accordance with all applicable standards and procedures
• Perform finalizing functions including, but not not limited to, limited coding using radiology information system (RIS) to provide for timely and accurate patient information and charge capture
• Archive records in accordance with Radiologist specifications
• Perform regular equipment calibration and maintenance in accordance with established instructions
• Identify and troubleshoot malfunctions to ensure continuous proper and safe operations
• Report service needs and preventive maintenance issues as appropriate
• Provide MRI safety information and lectures to patients and families to ensure thorough understanding of procedure protocols
• Perform miscellaneous job related duties as requested

Requirements

• Successful completion of a JRCERT approved MRI program
• CT experience
• One year pediatric imaging experience
• Current ARRT or ARMRIT registration in MRI
• Current BLS certification for Healthcare Provider from the American Heart Association
• Current Arizona Radiation Regulatory Agency MRTBE CRT certification
• Physical Requirement - Climbing - Occasionally
• Physical Requirement - Feeling (sensing textures and temperatures) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Hearing - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Reaching - Constantly
• Physical Requirement - Sitting - Occasionally