MRI Tech Per Diem Rotating St. Joseph's

Carondelet�s St. Joseph�s Hospital (located at 350 N. Wilmot Rd, Tucson, AZ 85711) provides a full range of comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services. Established in 1961, St. Joseph�s Hospital is a premiere medical campus serving Tucson and the Southwest. St. Joseph�s is home to the Carondelet Neurological Institute and the Carondelet Joint Replacement Center. Here you�ll find one of the region�s most comfortable labor and delivery units as well as high-quality care and customer service in programs such as cardiology, orthopedics, oncology, wound care, stroke, diabetes, emergency medicine and rehabilitation. The 486-bed facility is an accredited Chest Pain Center, has been recognized by the American Heart and Stroke Association with a Get with the Guidelines Award for stroke care, and has nationally-certified Cardiac and Pulmonary Rehabilitation Programs.

When you join Carondelet�s Community Built on Care, our family of nurses, doctors, staff and healthcare specialists are dedicated to providing expert, compassionate care for all the families of Southern Arizona and the surrounding communities. We�ve been caring for you and your loved ones for more than 135 years � right here, in this great community of ours. So this is our home too. Caring, nurturing and helping heal friends, loved ones and neighbors of Southern Arizona is our passion, and we�re honored to have the opportunity to serve you. From emergency services and heart care to orthopedics, advanced stroke treatment and more, we�re focused on providing you with expert care combined with a healthy dose of attentiveness and kindness. Carondelet Health Network. A community built on care.

JOB SUMMARY

Operates a magnetic resonance scanner to obtain images used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of pathologies.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepares and positions patients and selects anatomic and technical parameters accurately to produce cross-sectional images of the body.
Performs patient pre-screening, scheduling, and education related to the examination.
Enters and monitors patient data, transfers images from disk to magnetic media to produce the transparency, and develops film in an automatic processor.
Follows radiation safety procedures and guidelines.
Performs MRI procedures utilizing a variety of frequencies, planes and techniques. This position does not utilize ionizing radiation in the performance of imaging examinations. Collects pertinent patient history and document on requisition. Completes pre-MRI screening questionnaire to assess suitability for magnetic environment.
Starts intravenous access as needed, and perform intravenous injections using proper technique. Understands how to treat patients with infiltrated IV sites.
Maintains proper oxygen therapy on patients who require oxygen. Maintains skills required to change oxygen tanks. Must be familiar with the use of masks and nasal canulae. Adjusts rate of O2 flow with mask/nasal cannula according to written physician orders. Secures, transports, and secures e-cylinders.
Recognizes and responds to emergencies and life-threatening situations. Promotes MR safety through education of personnel and physicians and monitors environment for potential hazards.

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION
Certification Required: ARRT- MR, or obtain MR certification within 2 years of hire/transfer date.
Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.

EDUCATION
Required: Graduate of an accredited radiology or accredited MRI program.

WORK EXPERIENCE
Required: None
Preferred: One (1) year experience as a MR Technologist.

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