Travel MRI Technologist

Travel MRI Technologist - $2,090 per week at Magnet Medical summary:
The Travel MRI Technologist operates MRI machines to produce detailed diagnostic images, ensuring patient safety and comfort throughout the scanning process. Responsibilities include preparing patients, conducting MRI scans, maintaining equipment, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure accurate imaging and proper documentation. This role is a temporary travel position requiring adherence to safety protocols and ongoing professional development in MRI technology.
Magnet Medical is seeking a travel MRI Technologist for a travel job in Oregon City, Oregon.

Job Description & Requirements

• Specialty: MRI Technologist

• Discipline:
Allied Health Professional

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Start Date:

• Duration: 13 weeks

• 40 hours per week

• Shift: 10 hours, days

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Employment Type:

Travel
An MRI Technologist (Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist) operates MRI machines to create detailed images of the inside of a patient's body, which are used by doctors to diagnose and treat various medical conditions. MRI Technologists are responsible for positioning patients correctly, ensuring safety protocols are followed, maintaining equipment, and providing high-quality images while delivering compassionate care.

Key Responsibilities:

• Pre-Procedure Preparation:
- Review the patient's medical history, doctor’s orders, and any previous imaging studies to ensure the appropriate MRI procedure is conducted.
- Explain the MRI procedure to the patient, addressing any questions or concerns to reduce anxiety.
- Ensure that all necessary documentation, including informed consent forms and patient information, is completed before the procedure.
- Verify patient identity and screening criteria to ensure safety, such as checking for implanted devices, allergies to contrast agents, or pregnancy.
- Prepare and position the MRI room by ensuring the machine and equipment are ready for the procedure.

• Conducting MRI Scans:
- Operate the MRI machine, adjusting settings (e.g., magnetic field, radio frequency pulse) to obtain high-quality images as prescribed by the physician.
- Position patients on the MRI table, ensuring they are comfortable and aligned to capture the correct images while adhering to safety standards.
- Administer contrast agents as prescribed by the physician to enhance image clarity, ensuring the patient is monitored for adverse reactions.
- Ensure the patient remains still during the scan to obtain clear, high-resolution images.
- Monitor the MRI process to confirm quality imaging, making adjustments to the settings or positioning as necessary.

• Patient Safety and Comfort:
- Ensure patient safety during the MRI procedure, especially concerning the strong magnetic fields, by verifying that no ferrous or metal objects are present on the patient.
- Keep patients informed during the scan, providing reassurance and instructions as needed to ensure comfort.
- Monitor the patient’s condition, including vital signs, during the scan to detect any potential issues or discomfort.
- Ensure proper patient positioning to avoid injuries or discomfort during the imaging process.

• Post-Procedure Care:
- Assist the patient off the MRI table after the procedure and ensure they are stable and comfortable.
- Provide post-procedure instructions, including the use of any follow-up treatments, care for injection sites (if contrast agents were used), and any other aftercare instructions.
- Ensure that any required post-scan imaging or additional scans are scheduled as necessary.
- Address any immediate concerns or side effects the patient may experience, especially if contrast agents were administered.

• Maintenance and Equipment Care:
- Ensure that the MRI machine is regularly calibrated and functioning correctly, performing basic maintenance and troubleshooting when necessary.
- Clean and disinfect the MRI suite and equipment between patients to adhere to infection control protocols.
- Monitor equipment performance, identify malfunctions or issues, and alert the appropriate staff for repairs or servicing.

• Collaboration with Medical Team:
- Communicate effectively with physicians, radiologists, and…