MRI Tech - Per Diem* *IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.* POSITION SUMMARY: At the clinical direction of a Radiologist and the administrative direction of the Imaging Services Manager, perform MRI procedures with minimum supervision. Maintain equipment and supplies. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Minimum Education: • Graduate of an accredited Radiology or MRI program. Certification required: • ARRT – American Registry Radiologic Technologist certificate required; RT (R) or • ARMRIT - American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Technology • Current BLS certification. Certification preferred: • MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging certification RT(R)(MR) or obtained within the first 6 months of hire. Licensure required: • NV State radiology license if working in any other modality with ionizing radiation (DX, CT, IR, M). Minimum Work Experience: • Minimum of two years’ experience on high field magnet. • Ability to communicate with employees, physicians, patients and administrative staff in a courteous and professional manner. POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Duties • Obtain consent for contrast injection and allergy history from patients as necessary. • Review all pertinent information with patient. • Perform MRI procedures. • Review medical record for patient history and pertinent information. • Review requisition with physician. • Transfer patient to exam room; explain procedure and position according to protocol. • Administer contrast material, according to physician's request. • Recognize and respond to hypersensitivity or allergic reaction. • Select proper technique/protocol to obtain optimal data. • Perform scan. • Review exam data for overall quality and perform all post processing, • Film, archive and send images to remote locations utilizing hospital network. • Be able to recognize and alert Radiologist to unexpected findings. Equipment • Perform daily calibration and QA checks on equipment. • Clean and perform minor maintenance procedures. • Notify service and I.S. Mgr. of system problems. • Maintain injectors and monitors. • Order and maintain supplies. Safety • Instruct all hospital staff on safety around high field-strength magnet. CARSON VALLEY HEALTH IS PROUD TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST IN THE "BEST PLACES TO WORK" - NORTHERN NEVADA, 2021, 2022, 2024, 2025 & 2026! WE LOOK FORWARD TO WELCOMING YOU TO OUR TEAM!! Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.