MRI Technologist
About The Position
As an MRI Technologist, you will be responsible for performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions. Every day you will prepare patients for scans, operate advanced MRI equipment, ensure patient safety in the magnetic environment, and accurately capture detailed anatomical images. To be successful, you will demonstrate expert technical proficiency in MRI, meticulous attention to detail for image quality and safety, and excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience. Responsible in enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors. Monitors the patient’s condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort Explains testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam. Positions and instructs the patient about the preparation for the MRI test Knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures Be familiar with specific MRI coding systems
Requirements
- High School Graduate General Studies, upon hire
- Registered Technologist Magnetic Resonance Imaging, within 9 - months or Registered Technologist Computed Tomography, within 9 - months or ARMRIT MRI, within 9 - months or Registered Technologist Radiography ARRT, within 9 - months
- Basic Life Support - CPR, within 14 - days
Nice To Haves
- Associates Other in Healthcare field or Imaging Studies, upon hire
- One year of MR experience, upon hire
- Medical Radiographer: TX, upon hire
Responsibilities
- Performing high-quality magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) examinations to assist in diagnosing medical conditions.
- Preparing patients for scans.
- Operating advanced MRI equipment.
- Ensuring patient safety in the magnetic environment.
- Accurately capturing detailed anatomical images.
- Enforcing magnetic field safety for MRI patients, operator and visitors.
- Monitoring the patient’s condition before and after the scan to ensure patient safety and comfort.
- Explaining testing procedures to patient ensuring patient understands what the involvement of the exam.
- Positioning and instructing the patient about the preparation for the MRI test.
- Demonstrating expert technical proficiency in MRI.
- Meticulously paying attention to detail for image quality and safety.
- Utilizing excellent patient communication to ensure a comfortable and effective diagnostic experience.
- Having knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy of the head, thorax and abdomen, physiology, and MRI terminology, practices and procedures.
- Being familiar with specific MRI coding systems.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
