Travel MRI Technologist
Charlotte, NC
TNAA TotalMed Allied
4x10 hrs, Nights

M-Th 8:30p-7a

Certs Required: BLS, ARRT(R), ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT
Experience Required: 1 year. First time travelers accepted.  
-Examines requests and verifies orders on each patient. Questions orders to the Radiologist before performing exam or contacts ordering provider when there are discrepancies.
-Properly identify (Using two patient identifiers) and assist patients while offering a brief explanation of the procedures.  Prepares patients for the procedure with a full explanation and documents.
-Interviews patients for a complete medical history.  Reviews in-patients, ER, and outpatients EMR’s to obtain pertinent clinical history
-Assumes responsibility for the exam from beginning of exam until completion of dictated results.
-Prepares and administers IV contrast according to departmental protocols.
-Evaluates technical quality of images and consults with a Radiologist if needed. 
-Performs basic patient care functions.  Informs appropriate nursing personnel of any changes in the patient’s condition.  Initiates life support measures for patients when necessary. 
-Performs all invasive procedures in accordance with bloodborne pathogens, isolation, and infection control policies and procedures.
-Practices principle of radiation safety for self, employees, patients and family members. 
-Maintains knowledge and skills required to work safely in an environment that can create significant exposure to bloodborne pathogens and infectious disease.
-Adheres to the hospital fire and safety procedures. 
-Operates radiology computer system to include entering orders and charging procedures/supplies. Documents contrast administration in the MAR.
-Assists other medical personnel, such as anesthesia, when performing exams or services in conjunction with a MRI scan.
-Maintains knowledge of all MRI safety requirements for both staff and patients while in and around magnetic fields.

Patient Types: Department will serve ED, Inpatient, Observation, and Outpatient patients. Department will care for a large population of medical device patients. Will perform cases with anesthesia as needed. Department does not provide cardiac imaging.