MRI Technologist| Weekdays| Sign on Bonus $10,000

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The MRI Technologist performs MRI procedures in accordance with established department policies, procedures, and protocols to provide high-quality patient care. The role includes preparing and administering intravenous contrast, performing venipuncture, processing and archiving images, sending image data to PACS, and completing related documentation and information-system transactions. The technologist performs examinations for patients ranging from neonatal to geriatric, ensures patients meet MRI safety criteria, explains procedures, and monitors patients for anxiety or clinical difficulties. The position also involves maintaining equipment and work areas, performing quality assurance and visual equipment checks, reporting malfunctions and recording downtime, assisting with patient movement, and communicating with physicians and hospital staff. The technologist participates in on-call coverage and contributes to a positive, collaborative work environment. The position is full-time, Monday through Thursday, 10:30 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., and offers a $10,000 sign-on bonus.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved discipline-specific program.
One year of relevant work experience.
Licensure through the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures according to established department protocols and patient workload.
Verify patient information and technical settings before procedures; prepare and administer intravenous contrast according to protocols and perform sterile venipuncture.
Demonstrate knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy; process, record, archive, and film images, and send image data to PACS.
Complete tasks required for MRI examinations in accordance with department and hospital policies, including maintaining and restocking the assigned work area and equipment.
Assist patients moving to and from wheelchairs, stretchers, beds, and the imaging table, using appropriate restraint devices as needed.
Participate in on-call coverage and respond flexibly to workload needs, including odd shifts when required.
Complete assigned RIS transactions, patient exams, and review and correct material and examination charges as needed.
Perform equipment maintenance checks and quality assurance procedures; report mechanical problems and service needs, record equipment downtime, and follow MRI safety and shutdown procedures.
Communicate with hospital staff and physicians, assist with scheduling routine and emergency exams, handle calls courteously, and report patient-related problems through the appropriate chain of command.
Demonstrate competency in procedures for patients from neonatal to geriatric, explain procedures, protect patient privacy and confidentiality, assess MRI safety, and monitor patients for anxiety or clinical difficulties.
Identify patient and family learning needs, review patient history for MRI suitability, and provide age- and learning-appropriate verbal education.
Complete required department documentation, including incident and risk-management forms, patient education and discharge forms, patient logs, and patient histories.
Contribute to a positive work environment and demonstrate teamwork, professionalism, and effective technical skills.