MRI Technologist
About The Position
Responsible for performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures in the MRI department under the direction of a physician. Performs quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas. Ensures proper safety standards are met. Operates required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and MRI protocols. Properly identifies and explains procedure to patient. Starts IV access according to standard procedure and injects media under the direction of a physician. Prepares and positions patient for procedure by using established MRI protocols to achieve the highest quality image. Instructs students and residents and performs preceptor duties when necessary. Assists in maintaining supply inventory. In addition to the above job responsibilities, other duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Experienced candidate(s) should have completed MRI training/competency via the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
- Inexperienced candidate(s) at a minimum, must be certified in Radiography, Nuclear Medicine, Radiation Therapy, Sonography, or Vascular Sonography.
- Associate’s Degree preferred, but not required.
- MRI experience preferred but not required.
- Experienced candidate(s) must be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT).
- Inexperienced candidate(s) must be registered in X-Ray, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, or Radiation Therapy by one or more of the following agencies: “ARRT - The American Registry of Radiologic Technologists; ARDMS – The American Registry of Diagnostic Medical Sonographers, or NMTCB – The Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board.”
- MRI Certification via the ARRT or ARMRIT must be successfully completed within 9 months of hire.
- American Heart Association (AHA) Healthcare Provider BLS certification required.
Nice To Haves
- MRI experience preferred but not required.
- Associate’s Degree preferred, but not required.
Responsibilities
- performing routine to complex diagnostic and therapeutic technical procedures in the MRI department under the direction of a physician
- performing quality assurance checks on equipment and procedure areas
- ensuring proper safety standards are met
- operating required equipment necessary to produce scans using established guidelines and MRI protocols
- properly identifying and explaining procedure to patient
- starting IV access according to standard procedure and injects media under the direction of a physician
- preparing and positioning patient for procedure by using established MRI protocols to achieve the highest quality image
- instructing students and residents and performs preceptor duties when necessary
- assisting in maintaining supply inventory
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off, Long-term and Short-term Disability, Retirement Savings
- Health Saving Plans, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- Certification and education support
- Generous Paid Time Off
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
