MRI Technologist II

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.Every day you will prepare patients for scans, operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images.To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.

• Displays competency operating equipment including performing procedures. Determines test procedures according to purpose of examination.
• Updates patient examination history file, records unusual conditions/limitations, documents examination time, room number and technique factors. Completes examination and billing procedures as required.
• Utilizes good magnetic field safety practices for patients, self and others by use of available radiation protection devices. Ensure badges are worn appropriately and readings are available.
• Displays a thorough knowledge of anatomy, positioning and of various drugs and contrast media utilized. Displays competency injecting contrast media. Fully competent in cross sectional anatomy knowledge pertaining to MRI.
• Accurately marks all images as necessary. Assures that the patient information is clearly visible. Performs visual preventive safety inspections of patient and equipment prior to entering MRI.
• Always provides MRI history worksheet on PACS. Confirms appropriate screening completed prior to scan.

Job Requirements

Required

• Graduate of an AMA approved school of radiological technology
• Minimum three (3) years MRI technologist experience and five (5) imaging overall.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support - CPR
• One of the following: 
• Registered Technologist Bone Densitometry, Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, Registered Technologist Cardio Interventional Radiography,  Registered Technologist Mammography,  Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Registered Technologist Nuclear Medicine Technology, Registered Technologist Quality Management, Registered Technologist Radiation Therapy, Registered Technologist Vascualr Inteventional Rad, Registered Technologist Vascular Sonography, or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, 

Preferred

• Previous MRI experience.

Where You’ll Work

Located in the Phoenix, Ariz., suburb of Chandler, the Chandler Regional Medical Center is a 429-bed, not-for-profit hospital with more than 2,600 team members and almost 1,000 doctors on staff representing all major specialties. Chandler Regional joined the Dignity Health system in 1999, but has been part of the community for more than 50 years. The hospital includes a Level I Trauma Center, a Heart and Vascular Center, a Wound Healing Center, a Family Birth Center and many additional services. Dignity Health Chandler Regional, Mercy Gilbert, and Arizona General Hospital Mesa awarded $422,000 in grants to support five community projects led by 15 local organizations. Since 1991, Dignity Health's Community Health Improvement Grants program has provided $91 million to nearly 3,800 health projects, focusing on vulnerable and underserved populations.