Per-Diem MRI Technologist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary

We are currently looking for an experienced MRI Technologist for a busy Santa Monica Imaging Center. Applicant must have AART or ARMRIT Certificate, CPR and Minimum of 3+ years of experience. The technologist must follow all regulatory guidelines and safety precautions. Maintains professional standards as outlined in the department and contributes to total patient care by accessing pertinent patient information, processes images, ensures correct capture, and works closely with their co-workers. The Technologist typically sees 35-40 patients daily in a team with 2-3 other Technologists. The Technologist will perform other activities in support of clinical team members when not engaged in imaging activities.

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.
• 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

Other Duties

Requirements :

Education and Experience

Knowledge and Skills

Physical Requirements and Exposures

Additional Information

The imaging Center is also open on weekends. Must be willing to work.