MRI Technician - MRI
US-NM-Rio Rancho
Careers (External)
Req #: 48427
Type: PRN
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Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated MRI Technician to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for operating MRI equipment to produce high-quality diagnostic images, ensuring patient safety and comfort, and maintaining accurate records. Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need (0.001 FTE) Work Schedule: Varied Days and Nights How you grow, learn and thrive matters here. * Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement, scholarship opportunities * Wearable duress alarm technology (a wearable badge that allows staff to quickly and discreetly call for help when safety is a concern) * Shift differentials for nights and weekends * Differentials for higher education, certifications and various lead roles * Malpractice liability insurance * Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department * EPIC electronic charting system Responsibilities: * Instructs patients regarding magnetic resonance imaging procedures; prepares, positions, and manipulates patients to ensure appropriate placement for imaging. * Select appropriate imaging techniques, and calibrate console and peripheral hardware, as required. * Obtains images, produces film records and backups from desk to storage media, and transfers for desk to workstation. * Inspects for quality and completeness of exam. * Performs quality assurance on magnetic resonance equipment and laser camera. * Performs physical inventories and maintains clinical supplies. * Provides instruction and guidance in magnetic resonance imaging procedures and equipment/facilities usage to staff and/or students in training. * Ensures adherence to established PHS/PMG and department policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs, safety standards, HIPAA, and compliance regulations. * May assist in research and/or clinical subject scheduling. * Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise. Qualifications: * High School Diploma or GED required. * Associate Degree preferred. * Magnetic Resonance Imaging MRT (New Mexico licensure) required. * American Registry Radiologic Technologists R.T. (MR) (ARRT) * Or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist ARMRIT required. * BLS Certification is required at the time of hire. * Registered Technologist Trainees/Apprentices: * PMRT (Provisional NM licensure) required. * American Registry Radiologic Technologists R.T. (R) (ARRT) required. * Successful completion of ARRT(MR) Boards within two years of hire.