Full-Time MRI Tech

Description Essential Responsibilities Demonstrates behaviors that reflect Tower’s core values of quality, safety, teamwork, accountability, integrity, and respect. Warms up MRI machines in the morning upon arrival to work and ensures that machines are in good working order. Ensures that MRI rooms are stocked with sufficient supplies for all exams scheduled for that day. Discusses procedures with patients and answering any questions patients may have. Perform MRI exams in a safe manner in accordance with standard protocol and procedures. Manages outpatient/inpatient schedules. Prepares work areas and materials as necessary for the completion of exams. Demonstrates ability to start I.V. and maintain access. Demonstrates knowledge of contrast limitations and exceptions. Consistently uses patient identifiers before performing an exam. Meets regulatory requirements for licensures/certification renewal and complies with Tower’s in-service training, attendance, punctuality, uniform, and dress code. Maintains utmost confidentiality in handling company and sensitive patient information, documents and films/CDs. Meets all requirements for confidential information management, including access and distribution controls, password policies, HIPAA and CPI compliance, secure filing and disposal, and records retention and storage. Respects patient dignity. Core Job Duties Communicates effectively and courteously with all internal and external contacts. Uses skill and judgment to ensure written and verbal outputs are clear, accurate, grammatically correct and professional. Maintains current knowledge of company policies and procedures. Meets all applicable safety regulations for the position and work environment, including prompt injury and incident reporting and use of personal protective gear when required. Uses critical thinking skills to work with documents and forms and interprets information furnished in written, oral, diagram, drawing or schedule format. Able to review quantitative and qualitative work and identify questionable items. Meets time and attendance requirements and organizes workload to meet daily objectives. Other duties as assigned. Other Duties Attends meetings and/or training seminars as requested and other duties as assigned. Requirements Education and Experience Education – Completion of ACR- approved school for Radiologic Technology. Work Experience – One to three years of related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience as a MRI Technologist. Certifications and Licensures – Current ARRT Certificate or ARMRIT certificate, MRI, RT (X-ray), Current BLS provider card, and Venipuncture Certificate. Medical – Strong working knowledge of medical terminology and cross sectional anatomy. Equipment – MRI and X-Ray equipment. Knowledge and Skills Knowledge of MRI safety required. Knowledge of blood borne pathogen requirements. Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing. Ability to work flexible schedules as needed. Strong organizational skills, problem solving skills, basic computer skills. Physical Requirements and Exposure Frequent standing, walking and sitting; occasional bending, stooping, kneeling and crouching. Hand and finger mobility for use of reaching and manipulating keyboards and other imaging equipment. Occasional lifting of materials weighing up to 30 pounds. Demonstrates, observes, and complies with Tower safety, infection prevention and control policies/procedures; uses required personal protective equipment. Exposure to potential hazards such as radiation emitting equipment, extreme heat or cold, chemicals, bio-hazard waste and sharp instruments. Noise level: typical of an office and medical clinic environment. Additional Information Must be willing to work overtime when requested and authorized. Responsible for completion of continuing education credits sufficient to retain current licensure at own cost and on own time. Schedule The imaging Center is also open on weekends. Must be willing to work. 10 hour shift Monday to Friday Weekends as needed Salary Range $40 - $50 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr Towerimaging Valencia