Carson Valley Health

Per Diem

• Perform MRI procedures under the clinical direction of a Radiologist and administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager
• Maintain equipment and supplies
• Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history as necessary
• Review pertinent patient information, medical records, requisitions, and procedures with patients and physicians
• Transfer and position patients according to protocol
• Administer contrast material as requested and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reactions
• Select appropriate techniques and protocols to obtain optimal data
• Perform scans, review exam data for quality, and complete post-processing
• Film, archive, and send images to remote locations using the hospital network
• Recognize and alert the Radiologist to unexpected findings
• Perform daily equipment calibration and quality assurance checks
• Clean equipment and perform minor maintenance
• Notify service and the Imaging Services Manager of system problems
• Maintain injectors and monitors
• Order and maintain supplies
• Instruct hospital staff on safety around high-field-strength magnets
• Fill in for individuals taking planned or unplanned time off

MRI Tech – Per Diem