MRI Technologist

Midstate Radiology Associates•Wallingford, CT

37d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Midstate Radiology Associates (MRA) as a 1st Shift, Full-Time, MRI Technologist at our Wallingford Imaging location. This role involves operating equipment and performing diagnostic and therapeutic MRI procedures on patients according to established protocols to assist the physician in diagnosis and treatment. The technologist will follow established policies and procedures set by the department, hospital, state, ACR, TJC, and OSHA. The position requires a high school diploma or equivalent, graduation from an AMA approved radiology program, and registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT). A CT state license and CPR certification may be required, along with maintenance of continuing education credits. Desirable qualifications include at least one year of experience as a radiological technologist and an Associate's or Applied Science Degree in a related field. The role demands knowledge of radiological technology, anatomy, medical and surgical diseases, scientific principles, patient care standards, quality assurance, customer service, OSHA, and TJC standards. Essential skills include operating MRI equipment, managing patient flow, effective communication, venipuncture (where applicable), maintaining patient record confidentiality, and the ability to react calmly in emergencies. Special conditions may include rotation on night, weekend, and/or holiday call schedules, covering ancillary offices, OSHA Class 1 exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens, and potential physical lifting and/or walking.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Graduate AMA approved radiology program.
Registered with American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
CT state license.
CPR certification may be required.
Maintenance of continuing education credits as required by licensure.
Working knowledge applicable to radiological technology with specific references to anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles as applied to radiological technology.
Patient care standards and requirements.
Quality assurance principles and practices.
Customer service principles and practices.
OSHA principles and practices.
TJC standards of practice.
Operate MRI equipment.
Schedule, organize and monitor patient flow to meet company productivity, quality, health and safety standards.
Communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff and co-workers.
Venipuncture certificate (where applicable).
Maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
Schedule, organize and complete work in accordance with required workloads.
Read, interpret and follow internal quality standards and government regulations.
Understand and follow specifications and instructions.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
Capable of maintaining basic life support (CPR).

Nice To Haves

At least one year’s experience as a radiological technologist
Associates or Applied Science Degree in related field.

Responsibilities

Performs diagnostic MRI scanning procedures by selecting correct technique while utilizing the assessment of patient age and diagnosis to produce a technically accurate cross sectional images to assist the radiologist in diagnosis and treatment.
Participates in complex invasive MRI exams by assisting the radiologist in performing the procedure using proper sterile technique and producing MRI images in order to provide therapeutic and diagnostic services.
Starts intravenous sites, assesses existing sites and injects intravenous contrast according to established protocols to assist the radiologist in diagnosis.
Practices according to the site's MRI Safety Policy.
Maintains the MRI equipment in good operating order.
Cleans and disinfects equipment and area after each use.
Maintains work area in an orderly manner.
Reports any hazardous conditions or equipment breakdowns to supervisor.
Demonstrates yearly competencies, including knowledge and behaviors, to conduct examinations and meet the needs of patients with regard to the patient’s age, condition or other special requirements.
Assesses physician’s order and patient’s requisition for completeness by reviewing the requisition, pertinent laboratory results and the patient’s chart to ensure the correct procedure and protocol is performed.
Documents pertinent patient and exam information and stores computerized images onto an archive media for future reference or retrieval.
Routinely prepares examination for interpretation by the radiologist to include correct identification and processing.
Sets up films properly in PACs system.
Accurately inputs data in the RIS by tracking actual procedure in order to capture all charges and other relevant information.
Possesses computer skills appropriate to meet departmental needs in preparation of reports and correspondence.
Performs and documents weekly quality assurance testing on equipment according to established protocols to maintain high performance of the system.
Works effectively as a team member within the department and with other units to provide quality service through communication, cooperation and collaboration.
Provides clinical supervision and instruction to students by maintaining and understanding of policies, procedures, and the clinical competency process (in order to evaluate student growth and competence in performing radiographic procedures).