MRI Technologist Per Diem
About The Position
The MRI Technologist prepares and positions patients for MRI examinations of various body parts, setting up coils and monitoring devices and positioning the patient and equipment to best demonstrate the area under study. The technologist screens patients and personnel for ferrous objects and contraindicated implants, selects and records appropriate pulse sequences according to established protocols, and evaluates scans for quality and completeness. Duties include manipulating and displaying images, processing films, sending images to PACS, performing equipment quality assurance, monitoring cryogen levels, and reporting and documenting equipment problems. The role also involves responding to patients’ physical and psychological needs, explaining delays, starting IV lines for contrast when needed, monitoring for contrast reactions, maintaining room hygiene, and following universal precautions. The technologist may assist with moving patients to or from wheelchairs and performs other duties or projects as assigned. This is a per-diem position with varied hours, with office days as needed Monday through Saturday.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved two-year school of radiology.
- Valid X-Ray/MRI Technician license and ARRT registration.
- Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum two years of experience as an MRI Technologist.
- Orthopedic and/or neurological experience.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and position patients and MRI equipment, including coils and monitoring devices, for examinations.
- Screen patients and personnel for ferrous metal objects, implants, and other contraindications before they enter the scan room.
- Select appropriate pulse sequences based on physician- and MRI Supervisor-established protocols, accurately record sequences used, and recommend protocol changes or additional instructions when appropriate.
- Evaluate scan results for image quality and completeness, manipulate and display images for physicians, and select image display options.
- Photograph images from the LCD display, process films, and perform quality control of windowing, contrast, display format, and text.
- Send images to the PACS system, evaluate exams for completeness, verify exams in a timely manner, and develop working knowledge of PACS capabilities.
- Perform daily equipment quality assurance tests and monitor cryogen levels to maintain magnet integrity.
- Inform the MRI Supervisor or Office Manager and appropriate service personnel of system problems, and document them accurately and completely.
- Seek guidance from an appropriate resource when unsure about a protocol or policy.
- Respond to patients’ physical and psychological needs and inform patients of delays.
- Start IV lines for patients requiring IV contrast, taking their pain tolerance, anxieties, and fears into consideration.
- Monitor patients for contrast reactions and promptly report problems to a radiologist, the code team, or both as indicated.
- Maintain room hygiene and practice patient care using universal precautions.
- Assist with moving patients to or from wheelchairs.
- Perform other duties and projects as assigned.
Benefits
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities.
- Dynamic environment.
- Access to a diverse network of practitioners.
- Broad infrastructure of tools and programs to enhance the employee experience.
- Competitive compensation.
- Generous PTO.
- Benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401(k).
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
