Travel MRI Technologist
Coon Rapids, MN
Healthcare Support
5x8 hrs
Referral Bonus

JOB TITLE:  Imaging Technologist - MR   

LOCATION OR DEPARTMENT: Clinic

Shift: M-F daytime hours/ 40hrs a week

• start: 8:30am end: 5:00pm most of the time.  On occasion, they may need to work a 6:30am to 3:00pm Shift or a 7:00am to 3:30pm shift.

REPORTS TO:  Clinic Manager or Lead Technologist

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:  None.

Locals: Possibility for temp-to-perm based on attendance and performance. NOT GUARANTEED. 

SUMMARY OF POSITION:  Perform MR exams and procedures according to established protocols to provide quality images and patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Perform all MR exams according to established protocols and assist physician in invasive procedures in a timely manner.
• Obtain patient history, answer questions, and provide the patient with information about the exam and/or procedure so they are comfortable and thoroughly understand it.
• Comply with all safety policies and procedures.
• Work with the radiologists, referring clinics and/or patients to ensure the appropriate exams, films and medical records are correct and prepared for the exam.
• Ensure all necessary paperwork is accurate and complete for the radiologist, referring clinic and the patient’s medical records.
• Incorporate company values into daily interactions with internal and external customers.
• Other duties may include, but are not limited to, training new employees, stocking and/or ordering department supplies and assisting in other departments.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• ARRT(R), ARRT(MR) or ARMRIT. If ARRT(R), required to obtain ARRT(MR) within a year.
• 6-12 months MR experience preferred.
• Must have breast experience
• IV and power contrast injector experience preferred.
• MR Certification required within one year of employment.
• CPR certification required.
• Knowledge of basic radiologic principles, procedures, methods and techniques required.
• Knowledge of anatomy and physiology required.
• Excellent patient care, problem solving, organizational, communication and technical skills required.
• Ability to work independently, in a team, and with all levels of the organization required.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and take initiative required.
• Demonstrate knowledge of safety-related work behaviors to ensure a safe work environment.
• Must be competent in using a computer keyboard, email, and PACS or similar applications.
• May require local travel.

DAILY PHYSICAL DEMANDS REQUIRED FOR PERFORMING ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB: 
Requires a moderate amount of sitting, standing, walking, reaching, gripping, twisting, turning and repetitive motion; some bending, kneeling, squatting, stooping and stretching.  Requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to operate a keyboard, telephone and other office equipment.  Ability to assist patients to walk, sit, stand and move to and from the exam table, wheelchair and/or Hoyer lift.    

Environmental/working conditions:

• High-Potential exposure to communicable diseases, blood products, bodily fluids and/or hazardous materials common to a radiology setting.
• High-Potential exposure to ionizing radiation exams rooms and/or involved in the use of ionizing radiation common to a radiology setting.

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