Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technician

Description

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technician job in Fort Irwin, California

Schedule: Full-Time / Mondays to Fridays

What You'll Do

• Perform routine diagnostic radiological procedures/services as appropriate to the TO.
• Adhere to radiation safety policies and procedures in accordance with Radiology Department 
  Initials: policies and procedures.
• Provide appropriate in-house diagnostic radiological services.
• Maintain an accurate, legible log of outgoing/incoming radiographs.
• Send appropriate image series to the radiologist for reading according to MTF protocol.
• Correctly position the patient for the examination and make technical adjustments necessary for the required examination. Determine if any special patient preparation is required.
• Process digital images and submit for interpretation by radiologists.
• Ensure patients are appropriately prepared for procedures, to include obtaining consent prior 
  to beginning any examination.
• Perform selected radiology examinations and procedures under the supervision of a radiologist.
• Responsible for evaluating image quality, making initial image observations and forwarding 
  those observations to the supervising radiologist.
• Adapt examination protocols to improve diagnostic quality.
• Serve as a patient advocate, ensuring that each patient receives quality care while in the 
  radiology department or clinic.
• Document all procedures and maintain records in accordance with MTF policy.
• As directed, perform system calibrations and quality control tasks according to the manufacturer and MTF policy. Recognize artifacts and equipment errors and notify designated Government personnel of outlying values.
• Initiate repair call procedures for equipment malfunctions by notifying designated Government 
  personnel. Report problems to the Biomedical Repair Section and record the problem condition in the trouble call log book
• Observe and report to the radiologist any symptoms which have direct bearing on the patient's
  condition as a result of adverse reaction to contrast media and inform the radiologist of any 
  condition requiring his/her attention. Recognize the need for and institute the necessary 
  emergency measures for situations where a person requires resuscitation procedures due to 
  cardiac or respiratory arrest

What You'll Need

• Graduate from an academic program accredited by the Joint Review Committee on Education 
  in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) or the Committee on Allied Health Education and 
  Accreditation of the AMA
• Certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technology (AART) or the American 
  Registry of Clinical Radiography Technologist in the specialty identified in the TS. 
  
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS) certification by the American Heart Association 
  or Red Cross 
• One year of experience as a radiologic technologist or in the specialty area identified in 
  the TO withing the last two (2) years.