MRI Technologist

Shields Health Solutions•Worcester, MA

5d•$40 - $60

About The Position

Shields Health Care Group’s MRI Technologists support the organization’s integrity through a commitment to excellence. The MRI Technologist provides a professional, caring atmosphere to all customer groups while maintaining a fast-paced, multi-task-oriented clinical environment. This position follows the policies, procedures, and protocols issued by Shields or the partnering hospital group to ensure patient safety. The role includes explaining exams to patients, checking for contraindications and hazards, positioning patients comfortably, maintaining contact during exams, scanning according to center protocols, administering intravenous contrast, completing exam documentation, recording patient data, and forwarding exam data or films/CDs to the Radiologist. The Technologist may also assist clerical staff, clean and restock equipment and rooms, and maintain required training and licenses. The schedule follows a four-week rotation: Week 1—Sunday 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m.; Week 2—Tuesday through Thursday 1 p.m.–11:30 p.m. and Friday 5:30 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Week 3—Tuesday through Thursday 1 p.m.–11:30 p.m.; Week 4—Tuesday and Wednesday 11 a.m.–11:30 p.m. and Saturday 6 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Some inpatient locations may require participation in a call schedule or rotation. The pay range is $40–$60 per hour, plus benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. The job description notes that duties may include work of a lower or equivalent classification as required or directed, and higher-classification work for training and development or when situationally warranted. Shields Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Prior MRI scanning experience.
MRI, ARRT, and CPR certifications are required; ARMRIT certification is accepted at some locations.
Fantastic interpersonal skills.
Ability to sit and use a computer for extended periods.
Ability to assist patients with mobility difficulties.
Ability to push, pull, and lift a minimum of 25 pounds.
Physical requirements may be met with or without accommodation.

Responsibilities

Follow Shields and partnering hospital policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
Explain all aspects of the exam to patients at their level of understanding.
Ensure patients are cleared of contraindications and hazards.
Position patients accurately and ensure their comfort.
Maintain visual and verbal contact with patients during exams.
Perform scans according to the center’s protocol.
Administer intravenous contrast.
Complete forms related to patient exams.
Record patient data in the Tech Data Entry program.
Provide and issue films or CDs when appropriate.
Forward data and/or films or CDs to the Radiologist upon completion of exams.
Assist clerical staff as circumstances arise.
Clean and restock equipment and rooms as needed.
Adhere to required training and licensing based on the credentialing policy.