MRI Technologist - Coastal Ortho - Torrance

Job Description

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Cedars-Sinai has been named to the Honor Roll for the ninth consecutive year and tied for #1 in California and Los Angeles in U.S. News & World Report's "Best Hospitals 2024-25" rankings, as well as placed among the very best in 11 specialties nationwide.

Align yourself with an organization that has a reputation for excellence! Cedars-Sinai was awarded the National Research Corporation's Consumer Choice Award 19 years in a row for providing the highest-quality medical care in Los Angeles. We were also awarded the Advisory Board Company's Workplace of the Year. This recognizes hospitals and health systems nationwide that have outstanding levels of employee engagement. Join us! Discover why U.S. News & World Report has named us one of America's Best Hospitals.

Why work here?

Beyond outstanding employee benefits including health and dental insurance, vacation, and a 403(b), we take pride in hiring the best employees. Our accomplished staff reflects the culturally and ethnically diverse community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to creating a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation.

The Cedars-Sinai Medical Network is committed to helping primary care and specialist physicians provide excellent care to all their patients, who benefit from convenient access to primary and specialty care physicians and seamless coordination of care between them. As a part of Cedars-Sinai, our physicians and staff are partners in quality health care from a medical center that is consistently recognized as one of the finest hospitals in the country. For the 8th consecutive year, we have been named one of the top 20 Physician Groups in Southern California by Integrated Healthcare Associates (IHA).

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs all exams related to MRI with skill, accuracy and in a timely manner.
• Coordinates all work done in the area surrounding MRI scanner.
• Screens all persons entering the MRI Zone 3 & 4 area appropriately and obtains signatures on appropriate documents.
• Transports patients into the MRI scan room and attends to patient health care while patient is in the Department ensuring all patient records are private and secure.
• Prepares patients for their test and assures patient privacy at all times.
• Reviews MRI consent form; Assures patient brings no ferrous objects into the scan room.
• Assures absence of medical conditions or implant and devices that may make the MRI test contraindicated.
• Assists in scheduling and authorizes any work to be done on the MRI scanner, as directed by Management.
• Maintains and sanitizes room, equipment and coils on a daily basis, maintaining safe workplace free of clutter.
• Operates the MRI equipment using proper MRI safety procedures.
• Evacuates patient properly in case of magnet quench and quenches magnet properly when required.
• Monitors cryogen levels and reports to Safety Officer when they are low.
• Follows all Material Safety Data Sheet procedures in the event of a cryogen quench.
• Monitor all area for all persons not MRI screened.

Responsibilities

Education

• Completion of course in Radiologic technology approved by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) Required

Licenses/Certifications:

• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist - MR (ARRTMR) or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) - Certified MRI Technologist Required
• Certified Radiologic Technologist (CRT) in the State of California preferred
• Current certification ARRT (R) with the American Registry of Radiology Technologists preferred
• BLS certification from the American Heart Association and/or the American Red Cross required

Experience:

• Two years of experience as a MRI Technologist required