MRI TECHNOLOGIST
Company: Cypress Healthcare Partners
Location: Salinas
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
SUMMARY
The Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (MRI) will provide
patient services by operating MRI equipment, apply principles of
magnetic resonance imaging protection and evaluate studies for
technical quality, exercise professional judgment in the
performance of procedures, and provide patient care essential to
the MRI procedures.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Includes but not limited to the following:
- Setting up and operating MRI equipment used in the medical
diagnosis and/or treatment of patients and includes implementing
infection control procedures for the work area
- Gains patient cooperation by reducing anxieties; providing
explanations of treatment; answering questions
- Minimizes risk to patient and staff by practicing MRI Safety
Screening for every person who is allowed into the MRI Exam
Room
- Prepares patients for MRI procedures by positioning patient;
adjusting immobilization devices; moving equipment into specified
position; understanding the risks of SAR and adjusting
technological factors of the machine to ensure patient exposure is
at an acceptable level; adjust exam protocols for patient image
quality
- Protects patient, self, and other staff from hazards. Takes
images following established procedures for patient care and
safety; processes image. Checks images for clarity of image,
retaking when needed. Distributes studies to appropriate medical
staff
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient
records
- Ensures operation of MRI equipment by completing preventive
maintenance requirements following manufacturer's instructions;
troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining
equipment inventories
- Maintains required records including patient records, daily log
books, and monthly reports
- Maintain MRI supplies inventory by checking stock to determine
inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and
expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies
- Performs quality control checks to assure MRI unit meets
standards and certifications required by laws, rules, and
departmental policies. Complies with safety standards
- Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional
requirements by studying existing and new legislation; enforcing
adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions
- Maintain license, and continuing education requirements by
attending educational workshops; reviewing professional
publications; participating in professional societies
- Other duties as assigned by the Clinical Director or Practice
Administrator EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- High School diploma or equivalent, and completion of an
accredited Magnetic Resonance Imaging program required
- National registration with the American Registry of Radiologic
Technologists (ARRT) is preferred
- American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists
(ARMRIT) is preferred
- Current compliance with continuing medical education (CME)
requirements
- Current CPR certification for health care providers
- Minimum 1 year of experience as an MRI Technologist in a
comparable environment
- IV Credentialed if applicable
PREFERRED
Bilingual may be required at certain clinics or during certain
shifts.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT:
Salinas Valley Health Clinics requires you to prove that you have
received the COVID-19 vaccine or have a valid religious or medical
reason not to be vaccinated.
The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new
hire salaries for this position.
Keywords: Cypress Healthcare Partners, Hayward , MRI TECHNOLOGIST, Other , Salinas, California
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