MRI Technologist

Title: MRI Technologist

Duration: 13 Weeks (Possibilities of Extension)

Location: Salinas, CA

Shift: Standard 8hr, 5 days

Job Description:

• Under minimal supervision, performs specialized diagnostic and therapeutic procedures as requested by a physician to assist in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the population of the patients served on his/her unit.
• Medical MRI technologists, utilize magnetic resonance imaging scanners to capture specific images ordered by a physician to aid in patient diagnosis.

Skills:

• Performs at least two separate modalities in Imaging to include Computed Tomography (CT) and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of the following areas to include but not limited to: cardiac, neuro, abdominal, chest, spine, and extremities.
• Transports patients by stretcher, bed, wheelchair, or walking. Provides care for patients during transportation and within the department, if necessary.
• Assists patients by lifting and moving them off and on the imaging table. Provides bedpans and urinals as needed. Assures that patients are properly dressed for procedures.
• Prepares patient for their exam by consenting, explaining exam and answering patient questions.
• Administers contrast and other preparations as to complete exam safely and in a timely fashion.
• Cares for patient during procedures by assisting them to rest rooms, providing blankets, etc.
• Assists with emergency medical treatment under physician direction.
• Pulls contrast per protocol and documents contrast in EMAR per protocol.
• Is competent in loading and operating the power injector for contrast studies.
• Technologist may give contrast medias and may flush lines with normal saline.
• Starts IV’s for procedures as ordered, per policy.
• Under direct supervision of the Radiologist, the technologist may pull Xylocaine for procedure.
• Performs data entry in computer systems necessary for work flow and patient care, such as: ITS, Meditech, PACS, EMAR and Pyxis.
• Performs related duties such as reporting equipment malfunctions, assisting others, and special assignments.
• Keeps work area clean and organized.
• Monitors patient condition pre and post-procedure and reports changes in the patient's condition to the Radiologist, Cardiologist, or RN for follow-up.
• Skillfully operates all MR and CT systems to comply with all equipment specification.
• Is proficient on 3D software and can perform post processing reconstructions for MRI and CT exams.
• Demonstrates proficiency in confirming patient demographics and obtaining adequate patient history prior to beginning a procedure.
• Practices infection control (disinfection) with all procedures and hand-washing before and after each patient.
• Knows procedure for the release of patients.
• Accurately charges all procedures, supplies, and non-billable items by the end of the work shift.
• Identifies cross section anatomy and uses appropriate protocols for parts examined.
• Demonstrates proficiency in the use of CT and MRI patient monitoring systems.
• Assists physicians with complex procedures and records pertinent information.
• Orders and maintains the department order of supplies.
• Reports equipment malfunctions for repair
• Correctly “screens” individuals for MRI and CT procedures for patient safety. Can define safety issues in MRI and CT.
• Can access websites/resources to determine compatibility of implanted devices for MRI patient safety.
• Knows patient pregnancy policy for MRI and CT.
• Knows when and how to use “emergency power shut down” and “quench” buttons on all MRI equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum 2 years of experience required

Education:

• Completion of a two-year Radiologic Technology training program approved by the American Medical Association (AMA) required.

Certifications and Licenses:

• Registered with the ARRT(M) (American Registry of Radiologic Technologists) or ARMIT (American Registry of MRI technologists) required.
• Intravenous Therapy certification required.
• Current BLS/Healthcare Provider status as per American Heart Association standards required.