MRI Technologist - Part Time

About the role

Expert MRI is a cutting-edge medical diagnostics company featuring the region’s foremost experts in neck/spine injury and general orthopedic imaging. The physicians and staff at Expert MRI are among California’s most knowledgeable and experienced at diagnosing orthopedic and traumatic brain imaging. In addition to extensive MRI capabilities, we also use CT and X-Ray to assist in properly diagnosing your patient’s condition. We are currently looking for an MRI Technologist to join our team.

Responsibilities

• Operates magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images of the patient’s body for diagnostic purposes.
• Interviews patient to explain magnetic resonance imaging procedures and ensures removal of those metal objects which are hazardous to patient and equipment when magnet is activated.
• Prevents patients or others who have incompatible objects that cannot be removed from entering the magnet room.
• Positions patient on examining table and places specified coil (receiver) such as head coil or knee coil, close to area of interest, following protocols requested by Radiologist.
• Demonstrates use of microphone that allows patient and technologist to communicate during examination.
• Performs phlebotomy as needed to safely inject contrast media as indicated and approved.
• Enters data such as patient history, anatomical area to be scanned, orientation specified, and position of entry into aperture of magnetic resonance imaging equipment (head or feet first), into computer.
• Keys commands to specify scan sequences, and adjust transmitters and receivers, into computer.
• Observes patient through window of control room and on closed circuit TV screen to monitor patient safety and comfort and communicates regularly with patient to assure comfort and compliance.
• Views images of area being scanned on video monitor to ensure quality of acquisition datasets.
• Modifies pulse sequence parameters as needed to achieve optimal results.
• Moves DICOM datasets to destinations and storage per policy and procedure.
• Alerts and controls access to anyone about to enter magnet room to danger of wearing or carrying metal around magnet.
• Acts as a gatekeeper to maintain a safe environment.
• Participates in the training of MRI students in their clinical rotation as needed.

Requirements

• Associate's degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.