Job DescriptionThis is a Travel position. You must live more than 30 miles from the facility to be considered for this position.
Position OverviewType of Position: Travel
Description:
Pediatric MRI TechnologistShift Details
- Schedule: Monday-Friday, 1:00 PM-9:30 PM, with some flexibility
- Holidays as needed per unit requirements
- On Call: None
Job Summary
- Seeking an MRI Technologist to join a Pediatric team
- Must hold an associate degree in magnetic resonance imaging or radiology
- Certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) is a plus
- Must be able to operate the MRI machine efficiently
- Must be able to make patients feel comfortable before and during the scanning procedure
- Must coordinate with the patient's physician to ensure results are received in a timely manner
- Must be comfortable scanning neonates through age 18 and provide age-appropriate care
- Must be familiar with medical terminology
- Must be able to stand for extended periods
Duties and Responsibilities
- Maintain a clean and safe scanning facility
- Coordinate with physicians to provide diagnostic imaging
- Prepare patients for scans and explain the procedure to help them feel comfortable
- Insert IVs when necessary for the test - IVs are not placed at this facility
- Document all procedures while maintaining the confidentiality of patient information
- Perform patient care tasks as needed
- Adhere to all MRI safety policies and guidelines
- Adjust scanning parameters to accommodate a variety of patient ages
- Properly screen and prepare the patient for scanning
- Identify contraindications for safe scanning
- Independently determine when a scan must be stopped due to motion and sedation/anesthesia is needed
Required Qualifications
- Minimum two (2) years of experience
- BLS certification (American Heart Association ONLY)
- Siemens scanner experience required to be considered
- Level 1 Trauma Center experience
- Minimum six (6) months of pediatric experience
- ARRT certification
- NYS Radiologic Technologist License - candidates without this license at time of submission will be considered but must obtain it prior to start
Required Skills
- Siemens scanner experience
- ARRT certification
- NYS Rad Tech License
- Minimum two (2) years of experience
- AHA BLS certification
- Level 1 Trauma Center experience
- Pediatric experience
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