Honor Health

Nonprofit healthcare system providing comprehensive care

MRI Technologist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Part-timeScottsdale, AZ, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Perform diagnostic MRI exams under the direction of a radiologist, exercising independent judgment and completing assigned tasks or procedures within scope of practice.
Use approved HonorHealth systems to perform data entry operations.
Be directly responsible for personnel in MRI Zone 3 or 4 with regard to MRI safety, and ensure every patient has been properly screened before entering those zones.
Provide high-quality patient care by using two patient identifiers, reviewing orders and history, confirming the indicated imaging site, and coordinating procedure protocols with the radiologist as needed.
Coordinate approval with an implant vendor or radiologist before imaging patients with non-MR-conditional implanted devices.
Assist anesthesiologists and registered nurses with patients receiving general sedation for MRI exams.
Transport patients to and from the exam room and position them using safe patient-handling techniques and equipment.
Perform MRI procedures and observe patients during procedures to ensure their safety and comfort.
Administer contrast materials as required and initiate an emergency response to contrast reactions as needed.
Obtain and review images to confirm appropriate technical factors and protocol, using annotations to achieve optimal image quality.
Use electronic medical record and radiology information systems, picture archiving and communication systems, and other ancillary image-management systems.
Rotate throughout the department and hospital locations as staffing and volume require.
Participate in staff orientation, training, and in-service education as needed.
Plan, schedule, and coordinate the department's daily workflow, including contacting patients 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, keep equipment in efficient operating order, perform and document required quality-control testing, and contact service for repair and maintenance as directed.
Ensure the work environment is free from MRI safety hazards.
Provide coverage at various locations in the HonorHealth network and participate in on-call coverage as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Desired Qualifications

An associate degree is preferred.

Primary City/State:

Thompson Peak Medical Center - 7400 E Thompson Peak Pkwy Scottsdale, AZ 85255

Category:

Imaging

Shift:

Day

Department:

RAD MRI



PRN; per diem, as needed
E. Thompson Peak Pkwy @ N. Scottsdale Rd

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JOB SUMMARY

Under the direction of a radiologist, this MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI exams. The MRI Technologist requires independent judgment, assumes responsibility for tasks or procedures as assigned, and performs data entry operations using approved HonorHealth systems. Is directly responsible for all personnel in Zone 3 or 4, in regard to MR safety. Is a patient safety advocate and ensures 100% of all patients have been properly screened for MR safety prior to entering Zone 3 or 4. Exemplifies ICARE values (Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect and Empathy) in all encounters with patients, co-workers, and those we serve. MRI Technologist must operate within their scope of practice. Staff member may be required to provide coverage at various locations in the HonorHealth network and participate in on-call coverage as needed.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Practices high quality patient care. Utilizes two patient identification, reviews orders, and history to ensure appropriate procedure and, imaging site is indicated. Protocols procedure with radiologist as needed. Coordinates approval with implant vendor and/or radiologist for non-MR conditional implanted devices prior to imaging. Assist Anesthesiologists and RNs for patients who undergo general sedation for the MRI exam. Transports patients to and from the exam room and assists them into position using safe patient handling techniques and equipment. Performs MRI procedures and observes patient during procedure to ensure patient's safety and comfort. Administers contrast materials as required. Initiates emergency response to contrast reaction as needed. Obtains and reviews images to ensure appropriate technical factors, and protocol utilizing annotations for best image quality. Utilizes EMR/RIS, PACS and other ancillary image management systems. Rotates throughout the department and/or hospital locations as staffing and volume dictates. Participates in orientation, training, and in-servicing of staff, as needed.
Plans, schedules, and coordinates daily workflow for the department. This may include contacting patients and/or offices to coordinate care. Maintains an orderly, clean and safe environment for patients and staff of assigned area. Maintains stock and inventory as assigned. Maintains equipment in efficient operating order. Performs and documents all required quality control testing. Contacts service for repair and maintenance as directed. Ensures work environment is free from MR safety hazards. Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or GED Required
Associates Preferred

EXPERIENCE

6 months, clinical experience via employment or training Required

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS

ARRT-American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Certification, One of the following is required prior to start date: Current licensure in one of the following modalities:
ARRT
NMTCB
ARMRIT
ARDMS
U.S. military Radiology General Procedures training program
ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT within a year of hire.
Required
Basic Life Support (BLS) - Certification, Current and valid Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification Required

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PRN; per diem, as needed

E. Thompson Peak Pkwy @ N. Scottsdale Rd

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