MRI Tech - Weekend Program

American Addiction Centers•West Allis, WI

7d•$38 - $57•Onsite

About The Position

Looking for a weekend‑only schedule with strong benefits and flexibility? This Weekend MRI Tech role offers consistent hours, no call, and the option to grow your FTE over time. What you’ll love: Weekend schedule: Saturday & Sunday, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM (one weekend off per quarter) No call Sign‑on bonus eligible Full benefits starting day one Tuition reimbursement & educational loan support Opportunity to increase FTE up to 0.9 by adding weekday hours by adding hours on Friday This is a great option for MRI techs who want predictable weekend hours now, with the flexibility to expand their schedule in the future.

Requirements

Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by the Canadian Association of Medical Radiation Technologists (CAMRT), or Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) certification issued by the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) or Registered Technologist (RT) registration issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) registration and certification issued by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) needs to be obtained within 2 years, and Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.
Advanced training beyond High School that includes the completion of an accredited or approved program in Radiologic Technology.
Typically requires 2 years of experience in a MRI Technologist role.
Advanced knowledge of cross sectional anatomy and magnetic safety.
Proficient in IV and venipuncture (if required by facility).
Excellent communication, interpersonal and patient service skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
Ability to work independently.
Intermediate computer skills.
Team members will maintain annual educational requirements for hospital based certifications (e.g.DNV, CARF or others).
Must be able to sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders frequently throughout the workday.
Must be able to: - lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist. - lift up to 20 lbs. over the head. - carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
Must be able to: - push/pull with 30 lbs. of force. - perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
Must have clear speech, vision and hearing.

Responsibilities

Proficiently operates magnetic resonance (MR) equipment used to perform basic to advanced diagnostic procedures.
Must perform and be proficient with all of the following procedures if performed at assigned facility which include angiography, thoracic, abdomen, venous, cardiac, functional MRI, gated, interventional, breast MRI, fetal MR, and spectroscopy.
Obtains medical history from patients, compares requisitions to physician's orders to ensure ordered exam accuracy, and prepares and administers contrast media under the direction of the Radiologist.
Positions patient and selects proper scanning factors, adjusts factors to attain the appropriate images, and provides magnet protection and safety in accordance with regulatory agencies.
Post-processes images as directed and accurately identifies and labels images identifying patient name, medical record unit (MRU) number, and location or position of scan on all images.
Maintains records in accordance with various regulatory agencies and enters patient and study information into the radiology information system, and documents billing codes of procedures performed to ensure accurate patient charges.
Identifies equipment performance issues and performs equipment quality assurance tests and calibration procedures.
Reports malfunctioning equipment to appropriate staff and evaluates new products and equipment.
Serves as a technical resource, role model and/or preceptor for students and staff.
Acts as a resource to staff at own facility and throughout the system.
Facilitates clinical problem solving and collaborates with other departments to provide education on managing patients after procedures and any other imaging department processes and procedures.
Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique.
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures.
Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Benefits

Sign‑on bonus eligible
Full benefits starting day one
Tuition reimbursement & educational loan support
Opportunity to increase FTE up to 0.9 by adding weekday hours by adding hours on Friday
Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program