MRI Technologist - 5008

We have a new need for a full time MRI Technologist at the Mike O'Callaghan Federal Medical Center, Nellis AFB, NV.  $2,000 sign on bonus available for this opportunity!!

The duties include, but are not limited to the following:

• Performs routine and complex MRI examinations.
• Reviews images to ensure quality standards are met.
• Ensures all guidelines are followed for use of any MRI machine and appropriate coils are properly used to demonstrate patient’s anatomy.
• Screens patient’s history for contraindications, assesses ferromagnetic implants, and prepares patients to ensure MRI scans are performed safely.
• Sets controls for appropriate weighted images and sequence for each scan performed.
• Operates digital radiography systems to transfer images from MRI machine operator’s console to Picture Archiving and Communications System.

• Explains methods and safety precautions of procedures, starts IVs when needed, positions patient and produces images for the requested examination.
• Directed by staff Radiologists, follows NCOIC and IOC guidelines.
• Uses Electronic Health Record to arrive and depart patients for scheduled and unscheduled examinations.
• Performs other administrative duties relative to MRI.
• Provides after-hours on call imaging support for the Emergency Department and inpatient units.
• Age range of patients: Typically, 6 years of age and older.
• Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology to include advanced knowledge of cross sectional anatomy applicable to MRI.
• Medical terminology and ethics; legal aspects of medicine; healthcare accreditation standards; MRI physics
• Be able to instruct patients in preparations for exams.
• Comprehensive knowledge of administering contrast media. Familiarization with contrast reactions. Proper handling and storage of contrast.
• Demonstrates knowledge of performance improvement within MRI.
• Knowledge of physics of magnetism, RF waves, MRI safety.
• Trains and assesses staff competence, monitors appropriateness of care and completeness of examination requests.
• Performs various administrative duties such as uploading, faxing, and scanning patient documentation utilizing electronic health care systems.
• Performs quality control duties such as arriving, departing and transcribing orders. Operates image viewing system and manipulates studies as required.
• Quality control procedures; infection control; aseptic and sterile techniques; reactions to contrast media; and medical records administration.
• Basic electromagnetism theory; techniques of operating MRI equipment, positioning; patient care and monitoring exam parameters; image recording media and processing techniques

Work Schedule:

Sunday - Saturday, days or nights, up to 12 hour shifts

Call and Call-Back required on rotational basis with other staff

Minimum Qualifications:

Education:  High school or general education development equivalency. Must have completed an accredited MRI technologist course.

Experience: Possess at least 2 years independently operating MRI equipment. Experience operating MRI equipment, producing and processing exam images, and assisting with fluoroscopy and special MRI procedures.

Licensure/Certification: Current registration as a Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT). Must maintain currency during the duration of the contract.

Life Support Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) from AHA or ARC 

Security: Must be able to pass a Government background check and obtain a Government security clearance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. All applicants selected for employment are required to submit to a background check and pre-employment drug test. 

Excellent Compensation & Exceptional Comprehensive Benefits:

• Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Time, Plus 11 Paid Federal Holidays

• Medical/Dental/Vision, STD/LTD/Life, Health Savings Account available, and more
• Annual CME Stipend and License/Certification Reimbursement
• Matching 401K

Base salary: $41.58 - $50.00/hr depending on experience