MRI Tech MRI/ Part-Time at CHRISTUS Health

Santa Fe, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

MRI Procedures, Cross Sectional Anatomy, Patient Safety, Patient Care, Teamwork, Patient Flow Management, Medical Data Acquisition, QA/QC, ACR Guidelines, IV Insertion, Power Injector Use, Contrast Media Knowledge, Vital Signs Monitoring

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

POSITION SUMMARY: Performs high quality MRI’s for interpretation by the Radiologist in an efficient and timely manner. Exhibits the ability to manipulate the exam to better serve the patient requirements. Knows how to adjust parameters to meet patient’s size, body habitus and needs. Always puts patients’ safety, needs and feeling first; makes sure to check positive identification before performing all exams. Knows how to provide quality care to all. Advance knowledge of cross sectional anatomy required. Ability to work fluidly and as a member of a team. Manage patient flow and obtain pertinent patient medical information/data. Perform QA/QC in accordance with ACR guidelines. Ability to start, maintain and remove IVs and power injector. Has advanced knowledge of contrast media, how it affects patients and what action to take in the event of a reaction. Checks and double checks all contrast before it is given to the patient and charts contrast usage appropriately in the patients chart. Use of vital signs monitoring equipment for critical patients. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: EDUCATION: High school diploma or equivalent and graduation of accredited radiologic technology program required. CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: ARRT certification in MRI required. New hires, who have graduated from an accredited school, will have one year to complete ARRT certification in MRI. BLS issued through American Heart Association required. IV certification perfered. SKILLS: Thorough knowledge of MRI procedures, equipment, cross sectional anatomy, physiology, medical terminology and patient care skills. EXPERIENCE: Minimum 1-year MRI experience preferred. IV Starts NATURE OF SUPERVISION: -Responsible to: Radiology Manager, Clinical Supervisor and Charge MRI Technologist ENVIRONMENT: - Bloodborne pathogen C Exposure to various body fluids and magnetic field. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Lifts, transfers, positions patients and equipment in excess of 50 pounds on a regular basis.

Responsibilities

The primary responsibility is performing high-quality MRI examinations efficiently for radiologist interpretation, requiring the ability to adjust procedures based on patient size and needs while prioritizing patient safety and care. This role also involves managing patient flow, obtaining pertinent medical data, performing quality assurance checks, and managing IVs and contrast media administration.