AddressHavasu Regional Medical Center
Who We Are:
People are our passion and purpose. Come work where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Havasu Regional Medical Center is a 171-bed hospital that offers a broad scope of services in major medical disciplines. A medical staff of more than 33 affiliated physicians represents a broad cross-section of expertise in 31 medical specialties.
Where We Are:
Lake Havasu City has earned the reputation as the outdoor recreation mecca of the southwest. Blessed by an ideal climate, captivating scenery, beautiful yet rugged mountains, tranquil desert and the azure waters of the Colorado River, Lake Havasu's 45-mile long lake is an oasis of natural beauty.
Why Choose Us:
· Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employees
· Competitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employees
· Employee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistance
· Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicants
· Professional Development and Growth Opportunities
· And much more…
Position Summary:
Performs various MRI procedures in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice of a MRI technologist.
Reports to: Director of Medical Imaging
FLSA: Non-exempt
Minimum Qualifications:
X Associate’s degree Radiologic Technology Preferred-or-
X Graduate of a Program Radiologic Technology Required
Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
Certifications:
Basic Life Support (BCLA) within 30 days of hire
Registry:
American Registry Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) R.T. (R) required, (MR) preferred.
AZ. MRT - Certified Radiologic Technologist - Valid Certificate present at facility on date of hire.
Must have 2 years additional training in MRI required on hire
Minimum of two years experience in hospital setting.
The technologist/hospital verifies and documents that technologists who perform MRI examinations participate in ongoing eduication that includes annual training on safe practices in the MRI environment, including the following:
Patient screening criteria that addresses ferromagnetic items, medical implants and devices and risk for nephrogenic systematic fibrosis (NSF)
Proper patient positioning and activities to avoid burns
Equipment and supplies that have been determined to be acceptable for use in the MRI environment (MR safe or MR conditional)
MRI safety response procedures for patient who require urgent or emergent medical care
MRI equipment shutdown procedures
Patient hearing protection
Management of patients with claustrophobia, anxiety or emotional distress
Documentation and verification of this training - submitted by the technologist and verified by the hospital.
EEOC Statement:
Havasu Regional Medical Center is committed to providing Equal Employment Opportunities for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment because of color, race, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, genetic information, gender identity, sexual orientation, veterans' status, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Equal opportunity and affirmative action employers and are looking for diversity in candidates for employment: Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran
