MRI Technologist
Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by Epic Care
Hayward, CA
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
ANNUAL SALARY (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $(phone number removed) - (phone number removed)
SCOPE: Under general supervision, is responsible for the coordination and administration of all MRI radiologic exams; ensures technical quality and timely reporting of results. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to patient and employee safety. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
Perform high quality MRI exams on incoming patients.
Ensures patients are properly screened for safety concerns and/or contraindications for MRI exams. Reports concerns to the supervising radiologist and communication to the requested health care provider.
Monitor patient's wellbeing during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and take appropriate action. Provide patient the squeeze ball (panic ball), to ensure they have complete communications with you during their exam.
Guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.
Shall respect a patient's right to refuse the examination.
Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
Participate in projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management.
Respect and work within the Business Conduct and professionalism alongside fellow technologist and other employees. Professional and technical communications skills.
Ensure proper preventive and corrective maintenance for the MRI scanning unit.
Report any patient's need of medical attention. Findings from emergency response shall be immediately reported 911 and the MR Imaging facility and or authorized representative.
Must assist in patient movement to and from the wheel chair, bed or gurney, as needed.
Shall assure that all MRI scans are performed in accordance with established protocols and only upon the order of a person who is lawfully authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe. Any ambiguous procedures or requisitions will be referred to the director of the MRI facility.
Teach MRI skillsets, practices and share MRI related knowledge to fellow technologist.
Must perform any cleaning duties necessary within the MRI work area to include within the MRI chambers and related scanner equipment to maintain infection control policies and procedures.
Perform automated data entry and all clerical duties related to exam/image processing, daily activities.
MRI experience in an active clinical environment, complex MRI studies:
Performs a variety of MRI/MRA scans of the body in accordance with department protocols and supervising radiologist directions.
Administer contrast as needed, in a safe and effective manner.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.
Minimum three years experience as a MRI Technologist.
Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
Current IV and CPR certifications required.
Certification in MRI
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
ANNUAL SALARY (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $(phone number removed) - (phone number removed)
SCOPE: Under general supervision, is responsible for the coordination and administration of all MRI radiologic exams; ensures technical quality and timely reporting of results. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to patient and employee safety. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
Perform high quality MRI exams on incoming patients.
Ensures patients are properly screened for safety concerns and/or contraindications for MRI exams. Reports concerns to the supervising radiologist and communication to the requested health care provider.
Monitor patient's wellbeing during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and take appropriate action. Provide patient the squeeze ball (panic ball), to ensure they have complete communications with you during their exam.
Guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.
Shall respect a patient's right to refuse the examination.
Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
Participate in projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management.
Respect and work within the Business Conduct and professionalism alongside fellow technologist and other employees. Professional and technical communications skills.
Ensure proper preventive and corrective maintenance for the MRI scanning unit.
Report any patient's need of medical attention. Findings from emergency response shall be immediately reported 911 and the MR Imaging facility and or authorized representative.
Must assist in patient movement to and from the wheel chair, bed or gurney, as needed.
Shall assure that all MRI scans are performed in accordance with established protocols and only upon the order of a person who is lawfully authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe. Any ambiguous procedures or requisitions will be referred to the director of the MRI facility.
Teach MRI skillsets, practices and share MRI related knowledge to fellow technologist.
Must perform any cleaning duties necessary within the MRI work area to include within the MRI chambers and related scanner equipment to maintain infection control policies and procedures.
Perform automated data entry and all clerical duties related to exam/image processing, daily activities.
MRI experience in an active clinical environment, complex MRI studies:
Performs a variety of MRI/MRA scans of the body in accordance with department protocols and supervising radiologist directions.
Administer contrast as needed, in a safe and effective manner.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.
Minimum three years experience as a MRI Technologist.
Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
Current IV and CPR certifications required.
Certification in MRI
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Reference: 202119688
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MRI Technologist
Posted on Sep 21, 2024 by Epic Care
Hayward, CA
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:
ANNUAL SALARY (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $(phone number removed) - (phone number removed)
SCOPE: Under general supervision, is responsible for the coordination and administration of all MRI radiologic exams; ensures technical quality and timely reporting of results. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to patient and employee safety. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
Perform high quality MRI exams on incoming patients.
Ensures patients are properly screened for safety concerns and/or contraindications for MRI exams. Reports concerns to the supervising radiologist and communication to the requested health care provider.
Monitor patient's wellbeing during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and take appropriate action. Provide patient the squeeze ball (panic ball), to ensure they have complete communications with you during their exam.
Guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.
Shall respect a patient's right to refuse the examination.
Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
Participate in projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management.
Respect and work within the Business Conduct and professionalism alongside fellow technologist and other employees. Professional and technical communications skills.
Ensure proper preventive and corrective maintenance for the MRI scanning unit.
Report any patient's need of medical attention. Findings from emergency response shall be immediately reported 911 and the MR Imaging facility and or authorized representative.
Must assist in patient movement to and from the wheel chair, bed or gurney, as needed.
Shall assure that all MRI scans are performed in accordance with established protocols and only upon the order of a person who is lawfully authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe. Any ambiguous procedures or requisitions will be referred to the director of the MRI facility.
Teach MRI skillsets, practices and share MRI related knowledge to fellow technologist.
Must perform any cleaning duties necessary within the MRI work area to include within the MRI chambers and related scanner equipment to maintain infection control policies and procedures.
Perform automated data entry and all clerical duties related to exam/image processing, daily activities.
MRI experience in an active clinical environment, complex MRI studies:
Performs a variety of MRI/MRA scans of the body in accordance with department protocols and supervising radiologist directions.
Administer contrast as needed, in a safe and effective manner.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.
Minimum three years experience as a MRI Technologist.
Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
Current IV and CPR certifications required.
Certification in MRI
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
ANNUAL SALARY (DEPENDING ON SKILLS/EXPERIENCE): $(phone number removed) - (phone number removed)
SCOPE: Under general supervision, is responsible for the coordination and administration of all MRI radiologic exams; ensures technical quality and timely reporting of results. Assures compliance with appropriate regulatory agencies related to patient and employee safety. Supports and adheres to the US Oncology Compliance Program, to include the Code of Ethics and Business Standards.
Responsibilities:
Perform high quality MRI exams on incoming patients.
Ensures patients are properly screened for safety concerns and/or contraindications for MRI exams. Reports concerns to the supervising radiologist and communication to the requested health care provider.
Monitor patient's wellbeing during exams; recognizes patient discomfort or medical problems and take appropriate action. Provide patient the squeeze ball (panic ball), to ensure they have complete communications with you during their exam.
Guide patients through this sometimes difficult process by kindly talking them through the steps and answering their questions and concerns regarding exam procedures and process.
Shall respect a patient's right to refuse the examination.
Respond to physician questions and needs regarding patients.
Participate in projects and/or meetings, and complete other tasks as assigned by management.
Respect and work within the Business Conduct and professionalism alongside fellow technologist and other employees. Professional and technical communications skills.
Ensure proper preventive and corrective maintenance for the MRI scanning unit.
Report any patient's need of medical attention. Findings from emergency response shall be immediately reported 911 and the MR Imaging facility and or authorized representative.
Must assist in patient movement to and from the wheel chair, bed or gurney, as needed.
Shall assure that all MRI scans are performed in accordance with established protocols and only upon the order of a person who is lawfully authorized to diagnose, treat, and prescribe. Any ambiguous procedures or requisitions will be referred to the director of the MRI facility.
Teach MRI skillsets, practices and share MRI related knowledge to fellow technologist.
Must perform any cleaning duties necessary within the MRI work area to include within the MRI chambers and related scanner equipment to maintain infection control policies and procedures.
Perform automated data entry and all clerical duties related to exam/image processing, daily activities.
MRI experience in an active clinical environment, complex MRI studies:
Performs a variety of MRI/MRA scans of the body in accordance with department protocols and supervising radiologist directions.
Administer contrast as needed, in a safe and effective manner.
Qualifications:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Associate's Degree in Radiologic Technology from an accredited school.
Minimum three years experience as a MRI Technologist.
Certification as a registered radiologic technologist (ARRT) required.
Current IV and CPR certifications required.
Certification in MRI
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical demands of this job typically require full range of body motion including manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination for operation and repair of all department equipment. Lifts and carries items weighing up to 50 pounds. Lifts and pushes patients in wheelchairs/stretchers weighing up to 300 pounds and places in appropriate positions for operation of equipment. Requires ability to reach above shoulder height. Requires sitting/standing for extensive periods of time. Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to direct contact with patients with potential for exposure to blood, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Reference: 202119688
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