MRI Technologist - FT (Overnight) - Warren Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network•Phillipsburg, NJ

19d•$35 - $57

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI examinations on patients in accordance with department procedures and under the direction of the department Section Chief and Manager. The role is responsible for technical continuity of patient care, communicating clinical observations and documented history to radiologists, and ensuring the quality and accuracy of digital images sent to PACS. The technologist reviews patient safety checklists, provides examination-related education, and supports patient satisfaction goals. The position also includes quality assurance activities, accurate use of downtime procedures and relevant RIS/HIS modules, and ongoing professional development.

Requirements

Graduate from an ARRT-recognized education program, or be ARRT or ARMRIT registered, or be ARRT or ARMRIT registry eligible.
Obtain an advanced MRI registry within one year of hire.
Current BLS certification is required within three months of hire.
Must not have metal implants or a pacemaker that would contraindicate working around the MRI magnet.
Ability to push, pull, and lift patients up to 400 pounds with assistance, and lift or move objects up to 30 pounds.
Ability to use fingers and hands frequently to operate equipment and chart information; sit for up to five hours in 50-minute increments; and stand and walk for up to three hours in 15-minute increments.
Occasional stooping, lifting, and raising arms above shoulder level.
Hearing sufficient for normal conversation and vision sufficient for normal vision.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as a staff technologist preferred.
One year of experience as an MRI technologist preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform MRI examinations according to department procedures and under the direction of the department Section Chief and Manager.
Ensure technical continuity of care for patients receiving MRI studies.
Communicate clinical observations made during MRI examinations and present documented clinical history to radiologists.
Perform venipuncture for patients requiring contrast administration during MRI studies.
Use the RIS/HIS modules appropriate to job responsibilities.
Assist with gathering and recording data and serve as a committee member for the Radiology Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement program.
Follow downtime procedures to ensure information is available for continuity of patient care.
Participate in in-services and/or continuing education programs to maintain professional development.
Provide patients with educational information about their examinations.
Ensure the quality of digital images sent to PACS; verify the correct patient is selected from the worklist and confirm Medical Record information is accurate before transmission.
Review the patient safety checklist before each study.
Support the department’s Press Ganey goal by providing patient education and a personalized business card, and by sending or giving apology cards when patient expectations are not met.