What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist position at OrthoArizona?
About OrthoArizona:
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.
As a MRI Technologist with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
At OrthoArizona, we are bringing the best together. Our organization was created to help serve ALL orthopedic and sports medicine needs throughout the Valley! We have a wide range of orthopedic surgeons and mid-level providers including physical and occupational therapists.
Today we are one of Arizona’s largest privately owned and most comprehensive orthopedic practices with more than 75 locally and nationally renowned providers across 30 locations, in addition to in house state of the art MRI capabilities. At OrthoArizona we are committed to best-in-class patient care, being a pioneer in research and technology, and most importantly, rewarding and recognizing our team members.
As a MRI Technologist with OrthoArizona, you will get to:
- Prepare and position patients and select anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross sectional images of the body.
- Perform patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
- Enter and monitor patient data, transfer images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency and develop film in an automatic processor.
- Follow radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
- Perform MRI procedures utilizing a variety of frequencies, planes, and techniques. This position does not utilize ionizing radiation in the performance of imaging examinations.
- Collect pertinent patient history and document on requisition.
- Complete pre-MRI screening questionnaire to assess suitability for magnetic environment.
- Start intravenous access as needed and perform intravenous injections using proper technique. Understands how to treat patients with infiltrated IV sites.
- Maintain proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen. Maintain skills required to change oxygen tanks. Must be familiar with the use of masks and nasal canulae. Adjust rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal cannula according to written physician orders. Secure, transport, and secure e-cylinders.
- Recognize and respond to emergencies and life-threatening situations.
- Promote MR safety through education of personnel and physicians and monitor environment for potential hazards.
- Required: Graduate of an accredited radiology or accredited MRI program.
- Certification Required: ARRT- MR Certificate
- Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
- 1 year experience as a MR Technologist.
- Robust paid time off package including, sick time, holidays, & paid time off!
- Medical with multiple different plan options.
- Health Savings account company contributions.
- Dental & Vision insurance.
- Company paid life insurance policy the option to purchase additional benefits to protect you from what life throws at you.
- 401(k) with a company contribution profit sharing!
- Pet Discount Plan.
- ID Theft protection & Legal assistance.