MRI Technologist-Per Diem

BRISTOL HOSPITAL GROUP • Bristol, CT

8d • $32 - $58 • Onsite

About The Position

Bristol Health is seeking a per-diem MRI Technologist for Bristol Hospital’s main campus in Bristol, Connecticut. The role performs a wide variety of MRI examinations and contributes to efficient department operations and quality, continuous patient care. The technologist provides direct care to patients of all ages, with particular focus on adults; prepares and positions patients, administers contrast media, and selects anatomical and technical parameters to produce cross-sectional images. Examinations are performed according to department procedures and protocols.

The MRI Technologist collaborates with radiologists, interventional nursing, technologists, students, and other care professionals. Duties include patient safety screening, venipuncture when required, support for invasive procedures such as MRI-guided breast biopsies, image review and quality control, equipment safety and quality assurance, and related department, inventory, training, and documentation tasks. The position requires willingness to float or be reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.

Bristol Health describes its values as Communication, Accountability, Respect, and Empathy (C.A.R.E.), and its mission as providing compassionate, quality care. It offers eligible team members benefits including insurance, paid leave, retirement savings, and wellness-related programs; eligibility and coverage vary by role and employment status.

Requirements

• High school diploma and completion of an accredited two-year Radiologic Technology program.
• Registered Radiologic Technologist certification through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Connecticut state licensure as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Ability to work with patients of all ages.
• Ability to meet the role’s physical requirements: standing on one’s feet most of the day; occasionally lifting more than 50 pounds and routinely lifting up to 35 pounds; bending, stooping, walking, reaching, standing, pulling, pushing, and twisting; hearing and sight corrected to normal.
• Willingness to be floated or reassigned to another department, unit, office, or location as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced certification in MRI; recommended in the posting, though advanced MRI certification is also described as required in the licensure/certification section.
• At least one year of MRI experience; recommended.

Responsibilities

• Perform MRI examinations accurately and efficiently for patients of all ages, particularly adults, following departmental procedures and protocols.
• Introduce oneself, explain examinations, and support patients’ cooperation, comfort, emotional needs, and safety before and during scans.
• Prepare and clean the MRI room between examinations, maintaining order and a contamination-free environment.
• Demonstrate competence in required examinations and patient and equipment positioning.
• Assist with invasive procedures, including breast biopsies under MRI guidelines, and collaborate with interventional nursing on universal protocol.
• Identify patients, review charts and prior radiographs for consistency with the order and clinical diagnosis, and record pertinent information on requisitions.
• Assess patient condition and use restraints or support devices appropriately to maintain safety and comfort.
• Identify anatomical orientation on required images; review images for technical accuracy and proper marking, logging, and readiness for the radiologist.
• Present completed examinations to the radiologist and communicate pertinent information to those responsible for patient care after the procedure.
• Coordinate examinations and schedule inpatient, emergency, and add-on examinations while facilitating scheduled outpatient examinations.
• Organize and prioritize care, including attending to critical care first and implementing physician orders.
• Respond to schedule changes and interruptions, work productively, and complete assignments before shift termination.
• Perform MRI safety screening and venipuncture when required.
• Perform required quality control and quality assurance measures on magnetic equipment and assist with the quality assurance program as requested.
• Follow magnetic protection procedures and universal precautions, and wear the personal name badge in accordance with hospital policy.
• Maintain confidentiality of hospital-related information; initiate incident reports and report incomplete or incorrect examinations as appropriate.
• Identify and promptly report environmental or safety hazards to appropriate supervisors.
• Perform film librarian, patient transporting, and secretarial duties as required.
• Monitor supplies, order and restock used or expired items, maintain inventory records, and notify the supervisor when stock is low.
• Participate in orientation and training of new employees and health care professionals; direct and assist technologists and students in MRI equipment use and image production while observing patient safety and care.
• Participate in clinical evaluations as required, demonstrate professional growth, and take part in performance appraisal by setting goals and reviewing progress with a supervisor.
• Maintain knowledge of institutional patient-care, fire-safety, infection-control, disaster-plan, and emergency-code requirements.
• Attend mandatory hospital training and 75% of departmental and section meetings as required.
• Communicate effectively and serve as an information resource on modality-specific policies and procedures; use patient feedback to make adjustments that improve satisfaction.
• Confer with the department manager before initiating disciplinary action.
• Complete daily duties and responsibilities and perform other duties as needed, including floating or reassignment to another department, unit, office, or location.

Benefits

• Eligible team members may access medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid time off (PTO) and paid leave for eligible team members.
• 403(b) retirement savings plan with company matching for eligible team members.
• Company-paid life insurance for eligible team members.
• Employee assistance and wellness programs, plus additional perks; exact eligibility and coverage vary by role and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree