About this opportunity
Carson Valley Heath lists this MRI Tech - Per Diem* opportunity in gardnerville, Nevada. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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*IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.*
POSITION SUMMARY:
At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, perform MRI procedures with minimum supervision. Maintain equipment and supplies.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Graduate of an accredited Radiology or MRI program.
Certification required:
ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R)
or
ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Technology
Current BLS certification.
Certification preferred:
MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification RT(R)(MR) or obtained within the first 6 months of hire.
Licensure required:
NV State radiology license if working in any other modality with ionizing radiation (DX, CT, IR, M).
Minimum of two years’ experience on high field magnet.
Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner.
POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Duties
Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary.
Review all pertinent information with patient.
Perform MRI procedures.
Review medical record for patient history and pertinent information.
Review requisition with physician.
Transfer patient to exam room; explain procedure and position according to protocol.
Administer contrast material, according to physician's request.
Recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction.
Select proper technique/protocol to obtain optimal data.
Perform scan.
Review exam data for overall quality and perform all post processing,
Film, archive and send images to remote locations utilizing hospital network.
Be able to recognize and alert Radiologist to unexpected findings.
Equipment
Perform daily calibration and QA checks on equipment.
Clean and perform minor maintenance procedures.
Notify service and I.S. Mgr. of system problems.
Maintain injectors and monitors.
Order and maintain supplies.
Safety
Instruct all hospital staff on safety around high field-strength magnet.
CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE
"BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026!
WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!!
Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.
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Worksite address
gardnerville, NV, 89410, US
Who can apply
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