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Per Diem MRI Tech

*Weekend Availability Required

POSITION SUMMARY

Performs routine and complex Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) procedures at a technical level that will produce high quality images consistent with established policies and procedures at a technical level typically requiring general supervision.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

* Specializes in performing routine and complex MRI procedures.

* Obtains patient history, explains standard procedures, and addresses patient concerns to foster a sense of comfort and confidence to patients and ensure the needs of individual patients are met.

* Operates and maintains all assigned MRI equipment to ensure it works properly.

* Positions patients and utilizes equipment in order to correctly capture the images requested by a physician.

* Properly identifies, prepares and/or administers medications that are within the technologist’s scope of practice as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.

* Maintains all required documentation, logs, charts, forms and records in paper and electronic formats.

* Maintains an adequate supply of all consumables to perform quality testing.

* Performs all routine daily, weekly, monthly, and periodic maintenance and function checks following established protocol for all imaging equipment.

* May assist other areas of radiology as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED

* Successful completion of a two year accredited Radiology program, or completion of a MRI specific program providing necessary skills to obtain advanced AART MRI certification.

* BLS certification required. Certification must be issued directly by the American Heart Association (AHA), American Red Cross (ARC), or Canadian equivalent.

_QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED_

* Associate degree in radiology.

* Advanced ARRT Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging.