MRI Technologist - Orthopaedic Specialists of North County Carlsbad - Day Shift - Per Diem

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

7:30 AM

Shift End Time:

6 PM

AWS Hours Requirement:

10/40 - 10 Hour Shift

Additional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

No Weekends

On-Call Required:

No

Hourly Pay Range (Minimum - Midpoint - Maximum):

$53.330 - $53.330 - $58.660

The stated pay scale reflects the range that Sharp reasonably expects to pay for this position.  The actual pay rate and pay grade for this position will be dependent on a variety of factors, including an applicant's years of experience, unique skills and abilities, education, alignment with similar internal candidates, marketplace factors, other requirements for the position, and employer business practices.

What You Will Do

The MRI Technologist conducts MRI Exams to help provide the best diagnosis and treatment of a disease.  This person possesses strong interpersonal skills to relate with patient's unique needs.  The MRI Tech provides and environment which will exceed the expectations of every patient by treating them with the utmost care, compassion and respect, to secure a standard of service that allows the patient's experience to be extraordinary.  Ensures patient registration is completed.  Participates in marketing and public relations activities to promote the MRI center.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Minimum of 6 to 12 months of experience in a health care setting.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging Certification (MR)(ARRT) - ARRT; OR ARMRIT Certification - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists -REQUIRED
• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) - American Heart Association -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Health Care Administration, Business or Medical Assisting OR equivalent experience.

Other Qualification Requirements

• California Venipuncture certification within 6 months of hire

Essential Functions

• The position characteristics reflect the most important duties, responsibilities and competencies considered necessary to perform the essential functions of the job in a fully competent manner. They should not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements of the position. The characteristics of the position and standards of performance may be changed by TCMC with or without prior notice based on the needs of the organization.

Maintains a safe, clean working environment, including unit based safety and infection control requirements.

Manage requisitions and physicians orders in the Cerner EMR application

Modify, start and complete exams in the RadNet application within Cerner's EMR

Initiates contact with patients in a friendly, courteous and professional manner

Performs Diagnostic MRI exam as prescribed by physicians, following all MRI magnetic precautions

Completes MRI safety screening documentation

Completes MRI contrast screening documentation

Performs all necessary record keeping and documentation that is required of MRI

Follows all aspects of the American College of Radiology guidance on MRI safe practices.

Maintains a safe and appropriate work area

Maintains inventory of supplies, such as IV contrast, syringes, etc.

Stocks MRI room with supplies such as pillow cases, pillow covers and blankets as needed at the end of every working day

Cleans MRI gantry, table and equipment with appropriate disinfectant wipes between patient exams at the end of every working day

Takes responsibility for general cleanliness and appearance of MRI room

Notifies X-ray Supervisor of any problems that occur in department such as MRI machine problems after tech support is called

Treats patients with dignity when having them change for an MRI exam

Maintains proper Quality control procedure daily

Answers phone calls if not setting up or performing an MRI exam

Explains to patients the procedure when they request a copy of MRI on CD. Explains the procedure of HIPAA regulations

Maintains full compliance with ICAMRL and/or ACR Accreditation policies

Clocks in on computer promptly and works and work station at assigned time

Reviews all posted items, newsletters, memos, emails and other information and communications to stay abreast of current events and process changes within the organization

Comes to work clean and dressed professionally

Follows all aspects of the American College of Radiology guidance on MRI safe practices.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong background in customer service.
• Competencies in the areas of leadership, teamwork and cooperation.
• Strong ethics and a high level of personal and professional integrity.
• Ability to understand medical/surgical terminology.
• Educated on and compliant with HIPAA regulations; maintains strict confidentiality of patient and client information.
• Ability to enter and retrieve data from computer
• Ability to operate modern office business machinery
• Ability to operate the GE 1.5 T Excite 8 channel MRI machine or current equipment platform.
• Ability to use MRI coils and shields on patients
• Ability to use and administer IV contrast
• Ability to maintain a safe and appropriate work area,  Maintain inventory of supplies
• Ability to use the new film viewing system "MYSIS, CENTRICITY, ECHOES" and/or McKesson PACS
• Ability to burn and import the CD's into PACS system
• Ability to effectively interact with colleagues, clinic staff, patients, public, tech support personnel, physicians and their staff
• Strong written, oral and interpersonal communication skills; Ability to present ideas in a business-friendly and user-friendly language; Highly self-motivated, self-directed and attentive to detail; team-oriented, collaborative; ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high pressure environment
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints from employees and clients. Ability to speak clearly and to make effective and persuasive arguments and presentations

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class.