Description

American Traveler is hiring an MRI Technologist for a Level 2 Trauma Center setting, requiring ARRT certification and prior hospital MRI experience.

Details

• Magnetic Resonance Imaging unit in a Level 2 Trauma Center hospital
• 4x10 hour day shifts
• No weekends required
• Uses Epic for charting

Requirements

• ARRT(R) or ARRT(MR) certification required
• BLS certification required
• Active state license required if applicable
• 1-2 years of MRI Tech hospital experience strongly preferred
• 6-12 months of acute care experience strongly preferred
• Level 2 Trauma Center experience strongly preferred
• Minimum of 1 year experience in MRI required
• Must meet departmental IV certification competency within 3 months of hire
• Must complete controlled substance module within 6 months of hire where applicable
• Must complete initial moderate sedation module within 6 months of hire where applicable
• Physical requirements include hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, seeing, and standing

Additional Information

• Perform MRI examinations per department protocol and ensure proper patient identification and order verification
• Demonstrate competency in cross sectional anatomy and anatomical positioning
• Select proper scanning techniques and protocols in coordination with the radiologist
• Administer intravenous contrast material under radiologist or physician supervision per protocol
• Operate and troubleshoot MRI equipment including knowledge of magnet, cryogens, gradient amplifiers, and related hardware/software
• Understand quench procedures and MRI safety policies including the Four Zone concept
• View, transfer, archive, and manipulate electronic images
• Complete all required documentation including time stamps and image storage accurately
• Maintain QC program for ACR compliance and report equipment issues
• Practice appropriate infection control and sterile techniques
• Returning staff must be separated from any facility within the health system for at least one year before being eligible for a travel assignment