MRI Technologist - Per Diem - Shift

Essential Functions

• Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
• Performs venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Starts and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Identifies, prepares and or administers contrast as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
• Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
• Explains procedures to patients, family members and/or guardians and screens patients for contradictions.
• Instructs patients regarding magnetic imaging procedures; prepares, positions and manipulates patients to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
• Assists physicians in administration of contrast media or other medications; operates a contrast injector.
• Selects appropriate imaging techniques; calibrates console and peripheral hardware.
• Performs physical inventories and maintains clinic supplies; performs quality assurance procedures on magnetic resonance equipment.
• Transmits images to laser imager and workstations for review and/or formatting.
• Maintains an MRI procedure manual.
• Maintains equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
• Recommends actions to improve department performance and participates in quality improvement activities.
• Inputs charges into an automated billing system.
• Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of patients ranging in age from the newborn to geriatric patients.

Employment Standards

High School Diploma, G.E.D. or equivalent. Graduation from an accredited two-year program in radiologic technology approved by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology. Certification by the American Registry of Radiological Technologist (ARRT) as a Radiologic Technologist; certification as a Radiologic Technologist issued by the State of California, Department of Public Health; and certification by the State of California, Department of Health Services as a Certified Fluoroscopy permit. A current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) card. Appointees not possessing the BLS card must complete appropriate training for the card within 60 days of employment.

Knowledge of

MRI procedures, techniques and technology; methods, operation and care of equipment; specifications, standards and tolerances for the operation of MRI equipment and facilities; supplies and equipment ordering and inventory control.

Ability to

Operate MRI equipment; resolve customer complaints and concerns; communicate technical information to staff; safely manipulate patients; monitor and maintain quality control standards; work both independently and in a team environment.