MRI technologist - per diem
About The Position
The MRI Technologist performs diagnostic MRI/MRA examinations on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients, on designated body areas requested by a physician. The role works under the general supervision of the MRI Supervisor and the direction of a Radiologist. The technologist uses technical skills and training to operate the MRI scanner safely and accurately, screens patients and visitors, and evaluates scans for technical quality with minimal supervision, using independent judgment and initiative. The position requires professional conduct, appearance, communication, and teamwork. The technologist participates in departmental quality improvement and hospital-wide compliance assessments, rotates between both MRI sites, and takes call. Additional duties include adhering to hospital policies and confidentiality requirements, completing mandatory education, contributing to best practices, maintaining effective interactions with patients and colleagues, and cleaning equipment and rooms according to hospital, radiology, and regulatory procedures. Staff must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited School of Radiologic Technology.
- Uphold ARRT or ARMRIT standards for diagnostic procedures and professional ethics.
- ARRT or ARMRIT registration, or a Bachelor of Science degree in the stated field (the posting text is truncated after “Adva”).
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Maintain a professional manner and appearance.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Self-motivation and ability to work in a healthcare setting.
- Basic computer skills.
- Basic skills and knowledge necessary to perform venipuncture.
- Must be vaccinated against influenza as a condition of employment.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in an MRI setting.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic MRI/MRA examinations on pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients as requested by a physician.
- Operate the MRI scanner safely and accurately, including screening patients and visitors.
- Evaluate MRI scans for technical quality with minimal supervision, using independent judgment and initiative.
- Maintain professional conduct, appearance, communication, and teamwork.
- Participate in departmental and interdepartmental quality-improvement activities and hospital-wide compliance assessments.
- Take call and rotate between both MRI sites.
- Follow confidentiality requirements, hospital policies, standards of behavior, and customer-service standards.
- Complete mandatory education and competency assessments.
- Identify, contribute to, and implement best practices and improvements, including proper hand hygiene.
- Clean equipment and rooms according to hospital, radiology, and regulatory policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as required or directed.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
