Travel MRI Technologist - $1,794 per week

Company: Kern Medical - 1700 Mount Vernon Ave.
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: January 23, 2025

Job Description:

• Job Details
• Under direction performs a variety of technical procedures which utilize Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the diagnosis and treatment of disease and trauma.
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Technologist operate magnetic resonance imaging equipment to produce cross-sectional images from patient's bodies for diagnostic purposes.
  • Additional Details
  • Receives, relays, and documents verbal, written and electronic orders in the patient's medical record.
  • Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, ensuring information is documented and available for use by a licensed independent practitioner.
  • Assumes responsibility for patient needs during procedures.
  • Performs venipuncture as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
  • Starts and maintains intravenous access as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
  • Identifies, prepares and or administers contrast as prescribed by a licensed independent practitioner.
  • Educates and monitors students and other health care providers.
  • Explains procedures to patients, family members and/or guardians and screens patients for contradictions.
  • Instructs patients regarding magnetic imaging procedures; prepares, positions and manipulates patients to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.
  • Assists physicians in administration of contrast media or other medications; operates a contrast injector.
  • Selects appropriate imaging techniques; calibrates console and peripheral hardware.
  • Performs physical inventories and maintains clinic supplies; performs quality assurance procedures on magnetic resonance equipment.
  • Transmits images to laser imager and workstations for review and/or formatting.
  • Maintains an MRI procedure manual.
  • Maintains equipment and work area in a clean and orderly condition.
  • Recommends actions to improve department performance and participates in quality improvement activities.
  • Inputs charges into an automated billing system.
  • Demonstrates clinical knowledge and skill in the care of patients ranging in age from the newborn to geriatric patients.

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