Mri Technologist

Beth Israel Lahey Health•Boston, MA

11d•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. Beth Israel Lahey Health and New England Baptist Hospital are devoted to consistently promoting a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in our organization's WE CARE values. Participates in the daily operation of the magnet. Performs all scans as requested and according to protocol. Position requires some administrative duties to enhance patient throughput and work flow. Call shifts, holiday and shift rotation per department requirements/needs. Ability to professionally interact with high profile patients. Qualified candidates are eligible for a sign-on bonus.

Requirements

ARRT or ARMRIT is required
Heart Saver certification required within 60 days of hire date from American Heart Association or Red Cross
Ability to empathize with patients
Ability to communicate with patients, family members and other departments
Ability to work independently and as a team player
Ability to be flexible with schedule and per department requirements
Possess knowledge and communicate safety issues pertaining to Magnet

Nice To Haves

MRI Certification is preferred; if not certified, certification must be obtained within 6 months from hire date

Responsibilities

Ensures the performance of requested/required examinations in a time frame consistent with quality standards of the department.
Performs an assessment of each patient’s condition and ability to participate in an exam.
Obtains and records clinical information pertinent to the performance of the examination and interpretation of the images recorded.
Ensures the confidentiality of all patient information.
Ensures the general safety and comfort of the patient with regards to conditions that would jeopardize the welfare of the patient.
Demonstrates continued competence in the performance of examinations included in the protocol manual.
Performs examinations in the time frame consistent with the needs of the modality and as required by protocol including all sequences necessary.
Performs when necessary and appropriate, additional sequences to better demonstrate an anatomical area.
Converses with appropriate radiologist concerning scan protocol and clinical data.
Accepts responsibility for examinations performed, uses initiative to produce a complete and accurate study.
Accurately and consistently produces images in a manner which satisfactorily demonstrates diagnostic quality and finishes MR Study.
Performs various non-imaging functions.
Prepares as required and participates in orientation and training of others.
Acts as a liaison between physicians, departments and patients.
Participates as a team member, feedback is solicited and accepted in a positive manner.
Attends and participates in staff meetings.