MRI Technologist - PRN

IU Health•Carmel, IN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Indiana University Health is hiring a PRN MRI Technologist at IU Health North Hospital in Carmel, Indiana. This is an as-needed position designed to provide coverage for PTO, absences, and departmental staffing needs, with flexible scheduling based on availability and department needs. The MRI Technologist screens patients, visitors, and team members for MRI safety concerns; reviews patient history; educates and supports patients during scans; obtains IV access and administers contrast; and recognizes and responds to adverse contrast events. The role requires advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and MRI protocols, image-quality adjustments, routine quality control, equipment checks, documentation in the EMR, collaboration with radiologists and referring physicians, and assistance with minimally invasive procedures as needed. The technologist may also need to meet registry or certification requirements for another modality or hold an Indiana State Department of Health license, if applicable. Indiana University Health describes itself as Indiana’s most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members. It highlights access to advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities, and cross-training development.

Requirements

Requires 0–3 years of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Advanced certification through ARRT as a Registered Technologist—Magnetic Resonance (RT(MR)) or through ARMRIT as a Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (RMRIT), within 12 months of hire.
Ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when a patient's condition does not permit routine positioning.
May be required to meet registry or certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
May require an Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) license, if applicable.

Nice To Haves

MRI experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Review patient history and screen patients for MRI safety concerns, including ferromagnetic objects and implanted devices.
Educate patients about what to expect and help ensure they are safe and comfortable during scans.
Obtain IV access, prepare and administer contrast, and recognize and respond to adverse contrast events.
Screen visitors and team members entering the MRI environment to maintain safety.
Apply knowledge of scanning protocols and adjust protocols to ensure diagnostic images.
Perform routine quality control and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Collaborate with radiologists and referring physicians.
Document necessary information in the EMR.
Assist with minimally invasive procedures as needed.
Maneuver equipment and improvise patient positioning when the patient's condition does not permit routine positioning.