MRI Technologist

Rutland Regional Medical Center • Rutland, VT

52d • $33 - $49

About The Position

Under supervision of a radiologist and direction department leadership, competently performs imaging on a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging scanner. Responsible for scanning and preparing images for review per protocols in MRI. Must have the ability to recognize cross-sectional anatomy, perform MRI's and inject contrast media where applicable. Responsible for providing service excellence and complying with hospital policies and procedures. Uses the RIS/PACS and HIS for proper recording of patient exams and dissemination of patient results.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Completed education requirements to become Certified in MRI.
• Recent, up to one year, hospital related experience
• Digital Imaging and post processing PACS experience
• MRI certified by ARRT (ARMRIT or CAMRT)
• BLS Certification through American Heart Association.
• Must obtain 24 ECE credits, in a two-year period, for re-certification and licensure.
• 2 MRI Safety Credits annually or acquire within first year of employment.
• Knowledge and ability to provide care based on physical and psychosocial development and safety issues related to patients of all age groups, including infant, child, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
• Strong communication skills to effectively relay information both up and down the chain of command.
• Ability to plan, organize, set goals and objectives for review and evaluation.
• Knowledge of state and federal health safety laws and TJC Standards.
• Ability to recognize cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ability to establish access to veins for purpose of giving IV contrast.
• Knowledge of basic medical equipment (i.e. O2 Tank, pulse oximeter, EKG machines, etc.).
• Demonstrated moderate knowledge of basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Competently performs imaging on a 1.5 T magnetic resonance imaging scanner.
• Responsible for scanning and preparing images for review per protocols in MRI.
• Recognize cross-sectional anatomy, perform MRI's and inject contrast media where applicable.
• Providing service excellence and complying with hospital policies and procedures.
• Uses the RIS/PACS and HIS for proper recording of patient exams and dissemination of patient results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED