MRI Technologist - Part Time - Hopewell

Capital Health•Hopewell, NJ

7d•$40 - $53•Onsite

About The Position

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards and acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists to ensure optimal patient care and efficient departmental operations. Ability and availability to perform on-call (60 minute response time) holiday work when required. Demonstrates competency in correctly sending images to PACS. Understands and abides by the image QC process when completing exams in PACS. Identifies correctly patients and files to ensure a high degree of accuracy. Ensures the prevention of mislabeled images and films. Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments to provide all pertinent data to radiologists to assist in the interpretation of imaging studies as evidenced by written documentation. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of venipuncture techniques and practices for the administration of intravenous contrast media. Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Magnetic Resonance Imaging principles and theory, anatomy, positioning, and technique for obtaining optimal imaging studies. Demonstrates proper protection and safety processes for patients and staff as outlined in department protocols and regulatory guidelines pertaining to high strength magnetic fields. Demonstrates patient safety by use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, patient monitoring to avoid patient injury. Completes ancillary tasks to ensure efficient and consistent departmental operations. Assists physicians in the performance of various studies using standard department protocols and appropriate protective actions and infection control procedures. Demonstrates excellent patient care. Recognizes clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams and take appropriate action to resolve them to produce the most desirable outcome. Understands and demonstrates the ability to provide exceptional customer service. Adheres to department policies and protocols to ensure that all studies are optimized for interpretation.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited Radiology program or graduate from an accredited MRI program.
Must obtain ARRT MRI certification or ARMRIT certification within one year of hire.
Basic computer skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Successful completion of Venipuncture training within 6 months of employment.
Ability to handle high pressure atmosphere performing sophisticated exams on state of the art equipment.

Nice To Haves

Previous MRI experience preferred.
Verifiable hours working on MRI machines, Siemens preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides clinical services according to radiology practice standards.
Acts as a resource to radiography students and other technologists.
Performs on-call duties and holiday work when required, with a 60-minute response time.
Correctly sends images to PACS and adheres to the image QC process.
Accurately identifies patients and files to ensure accuracy and prevent mislabeled images.
Enters written and electronic data accurately in comments for radiologists.
Demonstrates understanding of venipuncture techniques for contrast media administration.
Demonstrates understanding of MRI principles, anatomy, positioning, and technique.
Demonstrates proper protection and safety processes for patients and staff in high magnetic field environments.
Ensures patient safety through use of guard rails, breaking mechanisms, and patient monitoring.
Completes ancillary tasks for efficient departmental operations.
Assists physicians in performing studies using standard protocols and infection control procedures.
Recognizes and resolves clinical and emergent problems that may interfere with exams.
Provides exceptional customer service.
Adheres to department policies and protocols to optimize studies for interpretation.