MRI Technologist (Full Time) - Washington Township

Thomas Jefferson University • Gloucester County, NJ

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of a radiologist, the MRI Technologist performs a variety of magnetic resonance imaging procedures and scanners to produce detailed tissue images for medical diagnosis. Prepares pertinent information for physician and care team's review, and delivers patient care and education before, during and after diagnostic imaging procedures.

Requirements

• Specialized Diploma Graduate of an approved American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) program or High School Diploma/GED with AART certification
• Knowledge of radiography tools, techniques and applications, ability to utilize imaging technology on patients for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.
• Knowledge of and ability to prepare patients for diagnostic/radiological imaging and to monitor patients' reactions during and after a procedure.
• Responds to emergent situations by applying appropriate measures.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Nice To Haves

• May require travel between Jefferson sites

Responsibilities

• Processes and evaluates the technical quality of images, such as density contrast, definition and distortion.
• Maintains critical positioning of the patient and equipment during flow of the contrast media to ensure safety of the patient and success of examination results.
• Instructs patients on body positioning procedures during MRI exams and testing; demonstrates effective communications with all patients by explaining the MRI procedure both before and after scanning, and answers all patient questions.
• Determines equipment requirements for procedures based on the physician’s tentative diagnoses, and scout films necessary for physician’s preliminary viewing.
• Maintains MRI equipment by performing scheduled cleaning, testing and documenting results; notifies supervision of malfunctioning equipment.
• Implements MRI safety guidelines and conducts proper MRI safety during the imaging process.
• Performs other related technologist duties as directed by the lead technologist, supervisor or manager, including those related to quality assurance and/or control.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical (including prescription)
• supplemental insurance
• dental
• vision
• life and AD&D insurance
• short- and long-term disability
• flexible spending accounts
• retirement plans
• tuition assistance
• voluntary benefits
• tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree