MRI Technologist Resident

Capital Health (US)•Hopewell, NJ

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Capital Health is seeking an MRI Technologist Resident to provide clinical services according to radiology practice standards. This role acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. The resident will demonstrate competency in sending images to PACS, understand and abide by the image QC process, and correctly identify patients and files to ensure accuracy and prevent mislabeled images. They will enter written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide pertinent data to radiologists. The position requires a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques for contrast media administration, Magnetic Resonance Imaging principles, anatomy, positioning, and technique for optimal imaging. The resident must demonstrate proper protection and safety processes for patients and staff, adhering to department protocols and regulatory guidelines for high strength magnetic fields. Patient safety will be ensured through the use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring. Ancillary tasks to ensure efficient departmental operations will be completed. The resident will assist physicians in performing various studies using standard department protocols, appropriate protective actions, and infection control procedures. Excellent patient care, recognition of clinical and emergent problems, and exceptional customer service are expected. Adherence to department policies and protocols is crucial for optimizing studies for interpretation.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Radiology program or graduate from an accredited MRI program.
Must obtain ARRT MRI certification or ARMRIT certification within one year of hire.
Basic computer skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Successful completion of Venipuncture training within 6 months of employment.

Nice To Haves

Previous MRI experience preferred.
Verifiable hours working on MRI machines, Siemens preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards.
Acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists.
Demonstrates competency in correctly sending images to PACS.
Understands and abides by the image QC process when completing exams in PACS.
Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy.
Ensures the prevention of mislabeled images and films.
Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous contrast media.
Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies.
Demonstrates proper protection and safety processes for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines pertaining to high strength magnetic fields.
Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, shielding, and patient monitoring to avoid patient injury.
Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations.
Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate protective actions and infection control procedures.
Demonstrates excellent patient care.
Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them to produce the most desirable outcome.
Understands and demonstrates the ability to provide exceptional customer service.
Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.