Travel MRI Technologist
San Angelo, TX
Amergis Healthcare Staffing, Inc.-Allied
3x12 hrs

Position Title: MRI Tech                                

Location: San Angelo, TX

Total Travel Package: $2,434 / week

*Must reside over 50 miles away to qualify for the travel package*

·        Taxable wages: $1,188.00

·        Weekly lodging allowance: $770.00

·        Weekly meals / incidentals: $476.00

 Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs MRI examinations of the brain, body, spine and extremities on patients of all ages effectively adjusting scanning parameters for different patient body habitus.  Selects and modifies technical factors to enhance images; uses flare and SAT imaging techniques
• Determines appropriate equipment for scanning up to but not limited to body coils
• Must be able to closely follow a physician’s instructions, prepares and operates MRI equipment, position patients correctly and effectively record the requested diagnostic images
• Identifies gross pathology in the human body and adjusts T1 and T2 scanning parameters to provide pertinent information for interpretation.
• Performs Diffusion studies, MR Angiograms, reformats and MIP imaging
• Uses magnetic resonance and adjusts parameters to minimize exposure to patient and self
• Follows established protocols and uses scanning techniques to include, window and contrast levels, scanning time sequences, scanning delays, scanning thickness, FOV, scout images, reformatting, images reconstruct and 3-D image reconstruct.
• Photographs, archives and retrieves images
• Performs quality control for procedures and equipment.  Documents systems failures and variances in the appropriate logbook and arranges for service when necessary

 Requirements:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in the radiology field
• Registered with the ARRT; if required by state regulations or contract specification.
• One (1) one year of experience in related field preferred
• Complies with all relevant professional standards of practice
• Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency program when applicable
• Current CPR if applicable
• TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
• Current Health certificate (per contract or state regulation)
• Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
• Successful completion of new hire training as applicable to job site
• Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAA requirements 
• Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in the English language is required 
• Computer proficiency required
• Must be at least 18 years of age

Schedule:

Friday-Sunday MRI Shift Info: Day 3x12-Hour 07:00 - 19:00

 Thank You,