MRI Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Cambridge, MA

8d•$48 - $71•Onsite

About The Position

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Up to $10,000 Sign-On Bonus eligible. MRI TECHNOLOGIST - FULL TIME. The ideal availability would be Friday/Saturday/Sunday.

Requirements

Associates Degree required.
Basic Life Support required.
Must be a graduate of an AMA approved Radiology Technology Program; and be registered by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) or equivalent.
Be registered or eligible for certification in MRI by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists or equivalent.
Must meet, successfully complete and maintain the ARRT or equivalent certification and registration within 1 year of start of employment.
License in Radiography by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.

Nice To Haves

1-3 years' experience as a Radiologic technologist preferred with at least 1 year in a specialty such as CT scan.

Responsibilities

Review the MRI order and confirm the exam, indications and protocol are correct.
Obtain and document any relevant MRI safety information from patient, family, health care proxy and health care providers along with medical history.
Confirm the patient’s name, date of birth, medical record and MRI exam ordered for each patient.
Command safe entry to the MRI unit for non-MRI personnel and is responsible for maintaining a safe MRI environment.
Screen patients for MRI safety and are responsible for patient positioning, coil and protocol selection.
Perform proper venipuncture with sterile technique.
Administer IV contrast agents.
Maintain BLS/CPR certification.
Document all information involving the use of IV and oral contrast in Epic.
Exercise independence, sound judgement, creativity and initiative while working in stressful or high-pressure situations.
Prepare and clean all necessary equipment as well as the scan room before and after each patient.
Perform daily or weekly quality assurance and verifies the safe operation of the MRI unit and other peripheral equipment used by the technologist, including allergic reaction kit and Stroke Pager.
Inform the supervisor or team leader of any equipment needing repairs or service.
Operate MRI console and selects the appropriate patient, protocol as well as selection of designated body part(s).
Utilize various peripheral hardware and software to assist in completion of the MRI exam.
Assess patient's condition during the exam and ensure ability of patient to continue with the exam 100% of the time.
Properly evaluate images and recognizes anatomy and pathology and the potential need to alert the radiologist for additional imaging or urgent findings.
Transfer images to PACS and CADSTREAM when exam is complete, confirm that all images are received, processed and that they include the proper patient demographics as well as accession number with 100% accuracy.
Begin and end all MRI exams using Epic with 100% accuracy.
Use Epic to schedule, arrive, complete and send all patient and MRI exam information.
Scan any relevant documents into Epic media manager.
Work with supervisor, team leader, service coordinators and colleagues to ensure proper utilization of MRI scanners.
Assist with front desk duties when needed due to staffing issues or concerns in order to provide continued patient centered care.
Burn and deliver a CD for the patient when requested.
Train and instruct MRI technologists as well as students on MRI and other peripheral equipment.
Rotate within department and offsite location by shifts as required and needed; cooperate with all personnel while promoting cohesion and professionalism within the department.
Treat colleagues with dignity and respect and report any issues to the supervisor.
Incorporate Mount Auburn guiding principles, mission statement and goals into daily activities.
Comply with all Mount Auburn policies.
Comply with behavioral expectations of the department and Mount Auburn.
Participate in department quality improvement initiatives.
Meet both state and national requirements for continuing education credits.
Perform all other duties as required and directed by the supervisor, director or chairman of the MRI department.
Call and holiday coverage is required.
Arrive within 1 hour of being notified of an urgent request by the on-call radiologist.