MRI Technologist

Description

Job Title:   MRI Technologist (Bilingual Spanish or Vietnamese required)

Salary:       $40-$46 per hour

Location:  Westminster, CA

Openings: (1) Day 

                    (1) Evening + Weekends

Position Purpose: Under general supervision and utilizing Magnetic Resonance Imaging equipment, produces diagnostic quality cross-sectional images of the human anatomy and vasculature for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes. Performs MR imaging protocols and operates hardware and technical parameters in order to maximize MR image quality and acquire images that can be utilized by physicians in order to diagnose diseases.

Core Duties and responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

1. Upholds Families together of Orange County Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

2. Responsive to the needs of others by exhibiting professional behavior toward health plan members and co-workers.

3. Explain procedures to patients to reduce anxieties and obtain patient cooperation.

4. Demonstrates an understanding of the cognitive, physical, emotional and chronological maturation process in delivery of services to patients of the age group served.

5. Identifies the impact of cultural diversity and lifestyle choices on patient conditions and makes accommodations for such differences.

6. Utilizes proper body mechanics.

7. Documents clinical activities in a timely, comprehensive, and accurate manner.

8. Maintains standards of professional behavior established to enhance quality of service.

9. Utilizes effective communication skills.

10. Demonstrates behavior that meets established standards for professionalism in all interactions with patients and staff.

11. Maintains equipment, supplies and work area in accordance with department guidelines.

12. Provides training and orientation to new MRI technologists and training of MRI technologists.

13. Assists other technologists as needed.

14. Performs MRI studies according to established imaging protocols including but not limited to placing specified coil close to the area of interest.

15. Explains to patients the magnetic resonance imaging procedures, address patient concerns, and exhibits high degree of tact, courtesy and poise when interacting with patients, staff and visitors.

16. Ensures patient and staff safety, which includes explaining safety protocol, requesting removal of hazardous metal objects, and, alerting staff the danger of carrying metal around magnet.

17. Performs all routine aspects of MRI procedures, including but not limited to QC, start-up procedures, signal-to-noise test scans, program/sequence selection, contrast injection, and image processing.

18. Prepares and administers the appropriate oral, intestinal and I.V. contrast media or as appropriate, assists the radiologist with I.V. Contrast administration.

19. Ensures that correct and required patient identification information and left or right marker appear on all images.

20. Centers tube and film to area of interest.

21. Explain the exam/procedure to the patient in order to solicit cooperation and obtain patient understanding.

22. Assesses the patient’s history and overall condition and makes the necessary modifications in technique and/or positioning to compensate for pathology or other considerations.

23. Selects appropriate coil for requested exam and positions coil (i.e., head coil or knee coil) to demonstrate area of interest and to obtain maximum transmit and receive signal, selects monitoring devices and support equipment as required by patient condition.

24. Obtains optimum MRI imaging throughout the entire region of interest by selecting and applying imaging parameters such as but not limited to: field of view, number of slices, slice thickness, number of excitations (acquisitions), repetition time, echo time, phase direction, frequency direction, matrix and gap between slices.

25. Performs tuning procedures, utilizes appropriate protocols for producing optimal images; identifies artifacts if present and rectifies problems.

26. Recognizes the need for additional sequences, changes in protocols and the need for paramagnetic contrast studies based on patient pathology, physical condition or sub-optimal image quality.

27. Apply MR interventional, magnetization transfer imaging (MTI), echo planar, spectroscopy, maximum intensity projection, cine and perfusion/diffusion imaging.

28. Enters into computer system specific data such patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified; keys command to specify scan sequences in computer and adjusts transmitters and receivers, views images of area being scanned on video display screens to ensure image quality.

29. Archive images to PACS.

30. Utilizes a knowledge of proper patient/part positioning and department protocols to obtain routine and other indicated views required for standard projections.

31. Critiques images for diagnostic qualities and other properties such as artifacts and appropriately consults with supervisor and/or radiologist to clarify any areas of uncertainty.

32. Completes requisition with all required and pertinent information.

33. Complies with all required continuing education standards.

*This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform other duties, within scope, as assigned by his or her supervisor.

Education and Training:

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Graduate of a school of radiologic technology or MRI technology program.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Certificate - Magnetic Resonance Imaging OR American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists Certificate
• Certified Radiologic Technologist - Venipuncture Certificate (California)
• Basic Life Support
• Bilingual: Spanish or Vietnamese required

Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:

• Minimum three (3) years of experience within radiologic technology / magnetic resonance imaging.
• Bilingual: Spanish or Vietnamese (Required)
• Must excel in multitasking within a high-paced environment.
• Strong computer skills, acute attention to detail, confident and professional communication.
• Responsiveness to the needs of both internal/external stakeholders in a professional and personable manner are expected.
• Knowledgeable in general EMR/EHR systems is preferred.

Work Schedule:
Two full-time schedules are available :

• Day Shift (40 hours/week):
  General hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; however, start and end times may vary depending on organizational, staffing, and patient needs. 
• Evening Shift (32 hours/week + weekends):
  General hours are Monday through Friday, 4:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  This schedule includes a required weekend rotation:
  Saturday, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or Sunday, 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Work schedules are subject to change based on organizational, staffing, community, and patient needs. As such, schedules may be modified to ensure appropriate coverage. Both positions are considered full-time roles and are eligible for the organization’s full benefits package.

Additional weekend hours or adjustments to scheduled shifts may be implemented as operational needs evolve.

Travel Requirements:

• Occasional travel will be required for this position. Must be able to travel to FTOC sites as needed, including short notice.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions:

• 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be required to drive to FTOC facilities as needed. The ability to sit for extended periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Families Together of Orange County (FTOC) is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. FTOC does not discriminate based on race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.