MRI Technologist

Posted:
7/25/2024, 9:40:34 AM

Location(s):
Sun City West, Arizona, United States ⋅ Sun City, Arizona, United States ⋅ Arizona, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Medical, Clinical & Veterinary

Primary City/State:

Sun City West, Arizona

Department Name:

MRI-Hosp

Work Shift:

Varied

Job Category:

Clinical Care

Up to $20K Sign On Bonus

In this MR technologist role, there would be a focus on MR safety.
You will work with other technologist team members in providing superior patient care; comfort, safety and confidentiality.

Specific job details:

  • Operation of MRI Scanners: responsible for patient safety, the performance of high quality Scans, performing and remaining current on MRI protocols
  • Communicate and work with other staff, emergency department and nursing floors in the care for our patients.
  • Play an active role in the vetting of implants while working with MRSO and MRMD to assure patient safety.
  • Work as part of the team to ensure that the department is kept ready for Joint Commission review and ACR standards.
  • Ordering supplies, inventory, cleaning equipment, and scan room preparation.
  • Troubleshooting equipment issues and reporting them to the relevant department when necessary
  • Utilize ancillary tools and equipment appropriately: PACS and other software systems
  • Image Post Processing: responsible for post processing images including transfer of images to PACS, ensuring all post processing steps are complete


Character: Team player with strong communication skills. Ability to work with a team and work with others to produce a positive, caring environment. Proven ability and interest in all facets of the role including patient safety, room preparation, image acquisition, time management and post processing.

About the Unit: Banner is a great place to work, we are invested in compassionate patient care. We offer an environment that supports teamwork, collaboration, growth opportunities, and work life balance. Building strong relationships is at the core of all we do.

Schedule: 3 nights a week. Friday, Saturday & Sunday 7pm-730am

Holiday coverage rotation includes 1 major holiday and 1 minor holiday per year that rotates based on Banner’s 6 recognized holidays. The team also works together with rotational extra shift coverage for call outs and PTO requests

Equipment: Siemens 1.5T GE 450W and 1.5T Siemens Aura.

Banner Del E. Webb Medical Center excels in providing extraordinary health care to residents of the northwest Valley of metro Phoenix and is recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of Phoenix's Best Hospitals. With 391 licensed beds, the hospital provides a wide range of services, including acute medical and surgical services as well as intensive care, emergency and urgent care, inpatient/outpatient surgery, cardiac catheterization, neurology, orthopedics, oncology, urology, pulmonary, obstetrics and gynecology, outpatient diagnostic services, and adult behavioral services.

POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.

CORE FUNCTIONS
1. Performs procedures by following and verifying referring providers’ orders. Uses independent judgment and applies learned methodologies according to established policy and procedures.

2. Educates patients/families regarding procedure and/or treatment to be performed. Demonstrates professional behavior/conduct in all interactions; fosters teamwork, efficient use of resources and quality patient outcomes.

3. Produces high quality images and prepares/presents them with other pertinent patient information for timely interpretation. Prepares and maintains accurate documentation.

4. Demonstrates competence in performing prescribed invasive/interventional procedures if applicable in accordance with established policies if applicable.

5. Performs and evaluates equipment quality control measurements. Demonstrates the ability to trouble shoot and notifies appropriate personnel to maintain equipment performance. Maintains a safe environment for patients, personnel, and visitors. Adheres to safety policies.

6. Accountable for the ethical, legal, and professional responsibilities related to the radiology practice. This includes maintaining confidentiality of all work information.

7. Assures the efficient operation of workflow of the department. Monitors and maintains an adequate inventory of supplies and material to ensure non-interruption of services.

8. Independently performs prescribed procedures in accordance with department/facility policies, procedures and protocols to patients. Internal customers: All levels of medical imaging and nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Requires national certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and/or modality qualified licensure (NMTCB, ARDMS, ARMRIT). Licensure by the state regulatory agency, as applicable. Advance certification by accrediting body in MRI required within 18 months of hire. BLS certification required.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

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