MRI Tech - Per Diem*

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.*

POSITION SUMMARY:

At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, perform MRI procedures with minimum supervision. Maintain equipment and supplies.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education:

• Graduate of an accredited Radiology or MRI program.

Certification required:

• ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R)

or

• ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Technology
• Current BLS certification.

Certification preferred:

• MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification RT(R)(MR) or obtained within the first 6 months of hire.

Licensure required:

• NV State radiology license if working in any other modality with ionizing radiation (DX, CT, IR, M).

Minimum Work Experience:

• Minimum of two years’ experience on high field magnet. Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Duties

• Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary.
• Review all pertinent information with patient.
• Perform MRI procedures.
• Review medical record for patient history and pertinent information.
• Review requisition with physician.
• Transfer patient to exam room; explain procedure and position according to protocol.
• Administer contrast material, according to physician's request.
• Recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.
• Select proper technique/protocol to obtain optimal data.
• Perform scan.
• Review exam data for overall quality and perform all post processing,
• Film, archive and send images to remote locations utilizing hospital network.
• Be able to recognize and alert Radiologist to unexpected findings.

Equipment

• Perform daily calibration and QA checks on equipment.
• Clean and perform minor maintenance procedures.
• Notify service and I.S. Mgr. of system problems.
• Maintain injectors and monitors.
• Order and maintain supplies.

Safety

Instruct all hospital staff on safety around high field-strength magnet.

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WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!

Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.