MRI Tech

University Hospitals • Beachwood, OH

16d

About The Position

The MRI Tech performs examinations to create detailed images of the body's organs, tissues, and structures for diagnostic purposes. The role collaborates with healthcare professionals to support diagnosis and treatment while providing compassionate care and a positive patient experience. The MRI Tech provides age-specific care from neonates through geriatrics, performs scans as directed by a radiologist, and may independently conduct scans after orientation and training if ARRT-registered. The position also involves patient care, MRI equipment and safety, maintaining a clean and safe environment, technical skill development, special procedure technology, administrative support, and timely collaboration with coworkers and clinical staff. The role requires knowledge of modality-specific equipment, computers, PACS, EMR, and RIS.

The MRI Tech uses MR scanners, power injectors, and computers; performs area-specific procedures; answers phones and schedules inpatient requests; and builds positive relationships with patients, customers, and coworkers. The position includes other assigned duties and compliance with organizational policies and standards, including requirements for securely handling protected health information (PHI).

Requirements

• Meet one of the required education pathways: an associate degree and completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic or Nuclear Medicine Technology program; or an associate degree with a primary track in MRI, Nuclear Medicine, or Sonography.
• Knowledge of sterile and surgical procedures.
• Knowledge of MRI equipment and safety in the MRI environment.
• Knowledge of radiology information systems.
• Basic knowledge of oxygen tanks, suction machines, and emergency equipment.
• Upon hire, hold one of the following: ARRT-R, CNMT, ARRT-T, registered ARDMS, or be ARRT-MR registry-eligible.
• Meet one of the post-hire certification pathways: for the ARRT pathway, obtain ARRT-MR or ARMRIT within two years and meet the ARRT educational pathway requirements upon hire; or for the MRI/ARDMS/NMTCB pathway, hold ARDMS or NMTCB registration upon hire and obtain ARRT-MR or ARMRIT within six months of hire or transfer, while meeting the pathway's education requirements upon hire.
• Hold Basic Life Support (BLS) certification upon hire.

Nice To Haves

• MR scanning experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI scans as directed by a radiologist and, after orientation and training, independently conduct scans if ARRT-registered.
• Provide patient care during MRI visits, including age-specific care from neonates through geriatrics.
• Demonstrate knowledge of MRI equipment and safety in the MRI environment.
• Maintain a safe and clean environment.
• Maintain technical skills and take responsibility for professional self-development.
• Implement special procedure technology in the MR area efficiently.
• Use administrative skills to support successful department operations.
• Collaborate effectively and promptly with coworkers and clinical staff.
• Use modality-specific equipment, computers, PACS, EMR, and RIS.
• Use MR scanners, power injectors, and other area-specific equipment and perform procedures specific to the area.
• Answer phones and arrange schedules for inpatient requests.
• Maintain positive relationships with patients, customers, and coworkers.
• Comply with policies and standards and securely maintain protected health information.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Enhanced paid time off for candidates with five or more years of relevant work experience.
• Sign-on bonus of $10,000 for full-time or $5,000 for part-time.
• Loan repayment may be available for new graduates only.
• Tuition reimbursement after six months.
• Career ladder progression.
• Free parking.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree