MRI Technologist - The Jewish Hospital

Mercy Health BSMH • Deer Park, OH

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist is responsible for daily modality operations, performing magnetic resonance imaging according to established protocols and working under the direction of radiologists and other physicians. The role also contributes to training and onboarding new employees and assists in supervising MRI students.

The technologist operates MRI systems and associated equipment, applies MRI safety principles, positions and prepares patients, selects scan parameters, performs scans according to protocols and physician requests, administers IV injections and magnetic contrast agents, manipulates images, and completes quality assurance tests. The role includes direct patient care: verifying patient identity and relevant information, explaining procedures, obtaining histories and consent when applicable, screening patients for metal safety, maintaining patient comfort, privacy, and safety, and monitoring patients and equipment during examinations.

The technologist troubleshoots equipment problems when a service engineer is unavailable, reports malfunctions, participates in student education and staff orientation, contributes to performance improvement, and helps the department meet audit requirements. Other job-related duties may be assigned, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Requirements

• MRI Registry from an accredited organization (ARRT) or certification through the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT) is required; alternatively, the listed qualifying diagnostic radiology, sonography, or nuclear medicine certification and registration applies.
• BLS Basic Life Support from the American Heart Association is preferred at hire and required before independent patient care at BSMH; it is required at hire for Roper St. Francis Healthcare locations.
• Skills in logical reasoning, problem-solving, critical thinking, organization, medical terminology, flexibility, and adapting to change.
• Ability to proactively assist physicians and patients with examinations and procedures.
• Ability to document unusual activities and appropriate patient history, educate patients, maintain confidentiality, and follow OSHA standards and universal precautions.

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree from an ARRT-accredited institute.
• One year of experience in an MRI department in a hospital setting.
• State licensure, unless required by the state where the job is performed.
• Advanced MRI Registry (MR), or willingness to obtain it within two years.
• EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) training.
• Picture archiving and communication system (PACS) training.

Responsibilities

• Complete assigned tasks within an appropriate timeframe and adapt to workload fluctuations.
• Select and operate the MRI system, surface coils, physiologic gating devices, and associated equipment.
• Apply MRI safety principles to minimize risks to patients, self, and others.
• Position patients, enter patient information, select scan parameters, and perform examinations according to established protocols and physician requests.
• Perform IV injections, care for existing IVs, and administer procedure-specific magnetic contrast agents.
• Manipulate images to optimally visualize anatomy and perform quality assurance tests required by department protocol.
• Maintain required clinical competency.
• Evaluate patients, verify identity and relevant information, explain procedures, obtain and record patient history and consent when applicable, and screen patients for metal safety.
• Maintain patient comfort, privacy, and safety; monitor patients and medical equipment during examinations and report changes to patient care services.
• Troubleshoot equipment malfunctions when a service engineer is unavailable and report malfunctions to radiology maintenance or a supervisor.
• Participate in educating students and orienting new staff.
• Participate in performance improvement projects and assist the department in achieving successful results in federal, state, and local agency audits.
• Document unusual activities, obtain and document appropriate history, educate patients about examinations and contrast injections, maintain patient confidentiality, and follow OSHA standards and universal precautions.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.
• Sign-on bonus eligibility.

What This Job Offers

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