What are the responsibilities and job description for the MRI Technologist Pool position at Valleywise Health System?
Here at Valleywise, patients are our number one priority, and we are committed to hiring staff who provide exceptional care without exception, every patient, every time: in patient care, customer service, technology support, and operations. Valleywise is where you can make a real difference for our patients and yourself. Under the direction of a radiologist or supervisor, the MRI Technologists perform diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. Various MRI procedures require independent judgment, specialized technical skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and medical knowledge, including anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology. Magnetic Resonance safety principles are applied to obtain optimal studies to aid diagnosis.
Hourly Pay Rate: $45.00
This is a POOL position.
Qualifications
Education:
- Requires an associate degree in radiography and/or a completed certificate program in MRI.
Experience:
- Prefer two to three (2-3) years of MRI experience.
Specialized Training:
- MRI certification courses.
- Cross-sectional anatomy.
Certification/Licensure:
- Requires MRI certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
- Current employees cross-trained in MRI must obtain MR certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) within one year of their MRI transfer date.
- New graduates that complete their externship at Valleywise Health must obtain and ARMRIT or ARRT (MR) within two years of hire date.
- Licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) Medical Radiologic Technology (MRT) is preferred.
- A BLS card obtained through an approved American Heart Association (AHA) training center will be required within 3 months.
- Must have a valid fingerprint clearance card issued by the Arizona Department of Public Safety or submit a completed Affidavit at the time of hire. Must complete fingerprint clearance card application within seven (7) days of hire date. Must present actual card within 90 days of applying for a fingerprint clearance card.
Salary : $30 - $45