MRI Technologist

RAYUS Radiology•Bangor, ME

13h•Onsite

About The Position

RAYUS Radiology is looking for an MRI Technologist to join their team. They aim to challenge the status quo by making radiology a critical first step in diagnosis and proper treatment. As a Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) technologist, you will be responsible for operating assigned scanner(s) to produce images of the patient's body for diagnostic purposes. Taking a patient-centered approach, you will provide MRI services within professional standards and with excellent customer service. This position is full-time, working 39 hours per week, with day, evening, and weekend shifts.

Requirements

High School diploma, or equivalent
Graduate of an American Medical Association (AMA) approved school of radiography
ARRT or ARMRIT registered technologist, current and in good standing, depending on State regulations and business need
Licensed Radiological Technologist in the appropriate state, if applicable
Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
Must have sufficient training and experience to competently perform MRI procedures independently
Certification in imaging specialty

Nice To Haves

GE and Siemens experience is a plus.
Bilingual

Responsibilities

Screens patient before exam for any precautions or contradictions pertaining to examination, using two patient identifiers to ensure the correct patient and procedure.
Explains and prepares patients for MRI procedures that will be performed, explaining the procedure, positioning patients so that the parts of the body can be appropriately scanned.
Performs routine and advanced MRI procedures on designated portions of the body for use by physicians in the diagnosing and treating of patient illness and/or injury with minimal amount of supervision or repeated scanned, while providing patient support by talking to patients throughout procedure.
Adjusts MRI scan parameters correctly and as needed.
Follows physicians' orders precisely, conforms to safety regulations, and accurately maintains patient records within Radiology Information System (RIS).
Maintains an orderly and clean work area including sanitized equipment promoting good safety habits for patients and team members.
Maintains equipment in good working order; cleans and disinfects equipment after each use.
Maintains ACR toolkit and accreditation requirements.
Assists with maintaining an updated imaging protocol manual and software upgrades.
Monitors medical supply inventory and requests supplies as necessary.
Assists in the training of new team members, providing resource and technical expertise, as applicable.
Completes other tasks as assigned.