MRI Technologist Job Description:

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Job Summary

Completing MRI exams on Inpatients, and Outpatients. Exams will include Neuro, MSK, Body and Breast Imaging.

Responsibilities*

• Performs Diagnostic Procedures
• Corroborates patient's clinical history with procedure, assuring that no contraindication to a safe and/or diagnostic procedure exists and that this information is documented and available for use by a licensed practitioner and HIPAA disclosure.
• Positions patient using appropriate hearing protection and immobilizing techniques pertinent to an age specific population.
• Applies principles of MR safety for patient, self, and others to provide an MR compatible environment in which to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Position patients to best demonstrate anatomic area of interest, while respecting patient?s ability, comfort, and safety.
• Selects appropriate imaging coil and operate MR equipment according to the established protocols.
• Evaluates images for technical quality, assuring proper identification is recorded.
• Prepares, identifies and/or administers contrast media under the direction of a Radiologist and Department protocol.
• Provides instruction for patients, students and/or health care professionals.
• Understands and applies Guest Relation skills. Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Ensures that the scan room and the technologist room is stocked appropriately with the necessary item to conduct and safe MRI exam. (IV supplies, Linens)
• Stay in constant communication with technologists and lead technologists.
• Train newer staff to meet department requirements.
• Always maintains a clean and safe work environment.

Required Qualifications*

• Registration by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (MR) or registration as a Resonance Imaging Technologist (ARMRIT) (must be completed no later than 6 month of hire date.)
• MRI Registry eligible, Certification and Registration via ARRT or ARMRIT (must be completed no later than 6 month of hire date.)
• Cross-trainer Candidates (Currently certified in XR, CT, US, ND) must pass their MRI board up to 1 year of their hire date.

Work Schedule

Every other weekend with 12 hour shifts on Saturdays and Sundays with an 8hr, 2x 10hours shift during the week.

Pay Range-$74, 136