MRI Technologist
OrthoArizona
- Location
- Onsite (Mesa, Arizona)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 4 days ago
About the role
OrthoArizona is one of Arizona’s largest privately owned orthopedic practices, serving the Valley with comprehensive care across 30 locations. The MRI Technologist role supports this mission by performing high-quality imaging examinations and ensuring patient safety within a clinical environment.
Skills
MRI technology
Patient positioning
Patient screening
Intravenous access
Intravenous injections
Oxygen therapy
Emergency response
Radiation safety
Data monitoring
Medical documentation
Basic life support
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Health savings account
Perks
- Pet discount plan
- ID theft protection
- Legal assistance
Full job details
MRI Technologist
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:
- 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.
Qualifications:
- Required: Graduate of an accredited radiology or accredited MRI program.
- Certification Required: ARRT- MR Certificate
- Certification Required: Basic Life Support (BLS) - American Heart Association.
Preferred Qualifications:
- 1 year experience as a MRI Technologist.
Full Time Benefits:
- 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.
- 401(k)
- Pet Discount Plan.
- ID Theft protection & Legal assistance.