MRI Technologist ($10,000 Recruitment Compensation & $5,000 Relocation Assistance Available)

Description GENERAL DESCRIPTION The Radiology Tech III is responsible for performing diagnostic resonance imaging procedures for patients who require MRI services. S/he follows pain management protocols, and maintains adequate records and supplies.

• ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Essential functions are those tasks, duties, and responsibilities that comprise the means of accomplishing the job’s purpose and objectives.
• Essential functions are critical or fundamental to the performance of the job.
• They are the major functions for which the person in the job is held accountable.
• Performs diagnostic medical resonance imaging procedures, which include a variety of technical procedures that require independent judgment, ingenuity and initiative according to patient age, mental, and physical capabilities.
• Assesses patient needs relevant to MRI procedures.
• Reviews safety questionnaire and consistently follows safety standards applicable to MRI.
• Stocks rooms and Department with adequate supplies, and maintains an orderly working area.
• Prints patient film as requested.
• Explains procedures and answers patients’ questions.
• Maintains adequate records as directed, to ensure safety and proper care of patients and diagnostic quality of images.
• Maintains and records all pertinent information needed to complete patient care for all systems.
• Follows hospital policy regarding pain management and the use of restraints for patients.
• Demonstrates working knowledge of PACS system and MediTech.
• Provides clinical instruction to students and precepts new Techs.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS Current ARRT certification Current New Mexico license AHA BLS certification within 3 months of hire

• WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS One year appropriate MRI experience preferred Willingness to cross train in other modalities highly preferred Computer proficiency required Note: Job description available upon request **All required documents must be presented at time of hire.*
• EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing. GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer