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Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

MRI Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeScottsdale, AZ, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or GED is required.
  • At least 6 months of clinical experience through employment or training is required.
  • Before the start date, current licensure in one of the following modalities is required: ARRT, NMTCB, ARMRIT, ARDMS, or completion of a U.S. military Radiology General Procedures training program. ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT must be obtained within a year of hire.
  • Current and valid Basic Life Support certification is required.

Responsibilities

  • Perform diagnostic MRI exams under the direction of a radiologist, using independent judgment and assuming responsibility for assigned tasks and procedures.
  • Operate within the MRI technologist’s scope of practice and use approved HonorHealth systems for data entry.
  • Be directly responsible for personnel in Zone 3 or 4 with regard to MR safety, and ensure all patients are properly screened for MR safety before entering those zones.
  • Use two patient identifiers; review orders and history to confirm the appropriate procedure and imaging site; and protocol procedures with a radiologist as needed.
  • Coordinate approval with an implant vendor and/or radiologist for non-MR conditional implanted devices before imaging.
  • Assist anesthesiologists and registered nurses with patients undergoing general sedation for MRI exams.
  • Transport patients to and from the exam room and help position them using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment.
  • Perform MRI procedures and observe patients during procedures to ensure safety and comfort.
  • Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to contrast reactions as needed.
  • Obtain and review images to ensure appropriate technical factors and protocol, using annotations to achieve the best image quality.
  • Use electronic medical record/radiology information systems, picture archiving and communication systems, and other ancillary image-management systems.
  • Rotate throughout department and/or hospital locations as staffing and volume require, and provide coverage at various HonorHealth network locations as needed.
  • Participate in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff as needed.
  • Plan, schedule, and coordinate daily departmental workflow, including contacting patients and/or offices to coordinate care.
  • Maintain an orderly, clean, and safe environment for patients and staff in the assigned area.
  • Maintain stock and inventory as assigned, and keep equipment in efficient operating order.
  • Perform and document required quality-control testing; contact service for repair and maintenance as directed.
  • Ensure the work environment is free from MR safety hazards.
  • Participate in on-call coverage as needed and perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

  • An associate degree is preferred.

About the Company

Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

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Company size
5,001-10,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Scottsdale, AZ
Founded
2013

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