MRI Technologist I

2 weeks ago

Torrance, United States Torrance Memorial Medical Center Full time
Description

Under general supervision, prepares patients for and performs M.R.I. examinations.Core Competencies
  • Demonstrates competence in the ALARA safety principle at all times.
  • Displays flexibility, team spirit, compassion, respect, politeness and accountability when dealing with customers.
  • Provides healthcare services in own job category to the following age groups: adults and geriatrics.
  • Demonstrates competence in interpersonal relationships to all age groups.
  • Completes all assigned procedures in a timely manner and uses time between procedures to department advantage assisting others, clerical duties, stocking, transporting, etc
  • Utilizes Hospital Information System (HIS), Radiology Information System (RIS) and PACS.
  • Answers telephone inquiries, of a technical nature, from doctors of hospital personnel in other areas of the hospital.
  • Maintains a safe working environment: Keeps work area clean and free of hazards. Alerts appropriate resource of faulty or broken equipment. Observes all safety guidelines. Recognizes and reports unsafe acts
  • Maintains appropriate stock of supplies for the department.
  • Assumes responsibility and accountability for own professional growth and practice including maintaining current licensure and completing educational requirements.
  • Understands his/her role in maintaining medication security to authorized personnel only.
  • Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
  • Assists student technologists who may rotate through the department.
  • Transports and moves patients using appropriate body mechanics and safety precautions. Demonstrates knowledge and practice of safe patient handling devices.
  • Follows Universal Protocol by using two patient identifiers prior to working with a patient. Uses the appropriate hand off communication techniques (SBAR) when bringing patients to and from the department.
  • Provides patient and family with information/instructions regarding procedure, evaluating barriers to understanding.
  • Evaluates patients medical histories and clinical data.
  • Completes the necessary paperwork and notes discrepancies according to departmental procedure.
  • Determines need for translation services or communication aides and arranges for the appropriate resources to meet these needs.
Department Specific Competencies
  • Uses MRI safety at all times. Watch MRIS safety video before working in MRI.
  • Performs the duties of a MRI technologist.
  • Screens and interviews patients about to undergo MRI examinations.
  • Screens visitors, other hospital employees and anyone entering the 5 Gauss line with any and all ferromagnetic materials, pacemakers, ID badges, tools, etc.
  • Enforces safety policies regarding MRI scanning, makes self aware of all administrative policies with regard to departmental procedures, protocols, care and proper cleaning of equipment.
  • Assists and supports a new or transferred employee through a planned orientation to a specific clinical area.
  • Follows Lean principles and creates SOPs for the Department as needed.
  • Assumes on-call status and call back as assigned, responding within 30 minutes of receiving call.
  • Participates in hospital performance improvement activities (Lean projects, task forces, etc) when warranted.
  • Keeps a daily record of helium and nitrogen levels in logbook and enters all variance or failure.
  • Keeps assigned work areas clean and office/medical supplies stocked. Reorders through appropriate personnel when supplies are low.
  • Selects proper field, technical factors, and protocol so as to obtain the best quality image.
  • Prepares, calculates and administers intravenous (MR) contrast when applicable.
  • Administers oral contrast as needed per exam.
  • Monitors and evaluates each procedure done in MRI, assuring each is completed and charged correctly.


Education
DegreeProgramCertificateN/A
Additional InformationCompletion of a formal Radiology technology training program and or formal MRI training program.
Experience
Number of Years ExperienceType of ExperienceN/A
Additional InformationN/A
License / Certification Requirements
ARRT and/or ARMRIT CertificationAdvanced MRI certification from ARRT within 2 years of hireBCLS or ACLS Certification
Compensation Range:

$40.70 - 64.06

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