Sign-on Bonus Eligible for qualified candidates.
JOB SUMMARY:
As a Cardiac MRI Technologist, you will perform all MRI exams in accordance with standards and practices set forth by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists to assist in diagnosis or treatment. You will demonstrate knowledge of appropriate patient care and recognize patient conditions essential for successful completion of all procedures. You must be able to perform Cardiac procedures both independently and under the direct guidance of our Cardiology team. You will assist in image acquisition for interoperative Cardiac MRI, working in conjunction with multiple modalities to ensure the safe acquisition of diagnostic images. You will work with our Cardiology and MRI team to acquire congenital, function/viability, fetal cardiac, exercise and pharmaceutical stress test, and research CMR imaging.
Responsibilities:
- You will consistently produce scans of optimal diagnostic quality on patients ranging in age from Fetal to Adult.
- You will follow established scanning and image capture protocols.
- You will operate MR scanners and related equipment efficiently and effectively.
- You will complete quality scans in a timely manner, effectively organizing and prioritizing work flow to meet STAT and urgent demands while continuing to meet OP customer standards.
- You will demonstrate proficiency in scanning trauma, acute and challenging patients; possess skills to modify positioning and scanning factors when standard cannot be performed.
- You will demonstrate knowledge of disease processes and produce studies that optimally demonstrate related anatomy.
- You will demonstrate competence in using the power injector; verbalizes limits of use.
- You will tailor exam to the age/size/weight/special needs of patient.
- You will complete required documentation on all forms, logs, workstation and EMR.
- You will label images and identify according to protocol.
- You will review written orders, assess patient medical record for allergies, possible pregnancy and other pertinent data prior to performing study.
- You will ensure related information is communicated to Radiologist/Cardiologist performing/interpreting exam.
- You will monitor patient throughout procedure according to department guidelines.
- You will demonstrate appropriate technique for venipuncture.
- You will perform daily/weekly/monthly QC tests.
- You will oversee the safe transfer from the Cardiac Cath Lab into Zone IV of our MRI Suite.
- You will work in conjunction with our cardiology team to advance our CMR program.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
H.S. Diploma, GED, or Equivalent
ARRT or ARMRIT required
BLS for Health Providers (AHA)
Approved MRI licensing
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 1 year of experience; 2 years of Cardiac MRI experience strongly preferred.
- Associate's Degree.
- Interventional Cardiac MRI Experience.
The expected hiring range for this position is $47.98 to $65.43.
A candidate’s placement in the range will be determined based on the terms and conditions of the applicable collective bargaining agreement.
Rady Children’s Hospital is committed to being externally competitive and internally equitable. We demonstrate this commitment by reviewing market data to remain competitive within the nonprofit, healthcare sector.
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