MRI Technologist

Indiana University Health System•Carmel, IN

12d

About The Position

This is a full-time MRI Technologist opportunity at IU Health in a hospital-based imaging environment. The role performs a variety of MRI examinations while providing exceptional patient care and maintaining high-quality imaging, patient safety, and efficient department operations. The selected candidate works independently during overnight hours. The role requires knowledge of MRI safety, cross-sectional anatomy, and scanning protocols. The technologist screens patients, visitors, and team members for safety concerns; educates and supports patients; obtains IV access; prepares and administers contrast; and recognizes and responds to adverse contrast events. The position also includes performing routine quality control, checking equipment function, collaborating with radiologists and referring physicians, documenting information in the EMR, and assisting with minimally invasive procedures as needed. The department offers the opportunity to work autonomously overnight with a supportive imaging team, advanced imaging technology and equipment, and a diverse patient population and range of exam types. A sign-on bonus is available for eligible applicants.

Requirements

Requires 0–3 years of relevant experience.
Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
Requires advanced certification through either the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists as Registered Technologist—Magnetic Resonance, RT(MR), or the American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists as Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist, RMRIT, within 12 months of hire.
May be required to meet registry or certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
May require a license from the Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.
Ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when a patient's condition does not permit routine positioning.

Nice To Haves

Previous MRI experience.
Ability to work independently and make sound clinical decisions.
Hospital-based imaging experience.
Strong critical-thinking and problem-solving skills.
Excellent patient-care and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of MRI examinations and provide patient care in a hospital-based imaging environment.
Apply MRI safety knowledge, including safety zones, and screen patients for ferromagnetic objects, implanted devices, and other safety concerns.
Educate patients about their scans and help ensure they are safe and comfortable.
Obtain IV access, prepare and administer contrast, and recognize and respond to adverse contrast events.
Screen visitors and team members entering the MRI environment.
Apply scanning protocols and adjust them to obtain diagnostic images.
Perform routine quality control and ensure equipment is functioning properly.
Collaborate with radiologists and referring physicians.
Document necessary information in the EMR.
Assist with minimally invasive procedures as needed.
Maneuver equipment and improvise patient positions when a patient's condition prevents routine positioning.