MRI Technologist - Per Diem
About The Position
University Radiology is hiring a per diem MRI Technologist for its East Brunswick, New Jersey imaging office. The role requires technical expertise, strong patient-care skills, and strict adherence to MRI safety protocols. The scheduled hours are Saturdays from 7:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. The technologist explains procedures and addresses patient concerns, positions and monitors patients, and administers intravenous contrast when permitted by facility policy and state regulations. They operate and maintain MRI scanners, adjust scanning protocols according to physician orders and clinical indications, evaluate image quality, and repeat sequences when needed. The position also involves responding to emergencies, documenting exams and contrast use, participating in quality assurance and equipment calibration, and following ACT MRI Safety Guidelines. The technologist collaborates with radiologists, nurses, referring providers, and other staff; manages scheduling flow and prioritizes urgent or inpatient studies; and maintains supply inventory and reports equipment malfunctions. Duties may take place in or near specialized imaging equipment, and the employee must adhere to department and facility safety protocols. The stated pay is $55 per hour.
Requirements
- ARRT(MR) certification.
- 3 to 5 years of MR work experience.
- High-field magnet experience.
- Ability to adhere to department and facility safety protocols in or near areas containing specialized imaging equipment.
Nice To Haves
- GE high-field magnet experience.
Responsibilities
- Explain procedures to patients, address their concerns, and obtain necessary consent.
- Position patients correctly and comfortably using appropriate coils, padding, and immobilization.
- Monitor patients throughout exams, including patients who are anxious, claustrophobic, sedated, or in pain.
- Administer intravenous contrast agents, such as gadolinium, as permitted by facility policy and state regulations.
- Operate and maintain MRI scanners and related equipment.
- Select and adjust scanning protocols and parameters based on physician orders and clinical indications.
- Evaluate images for diagnostic quality and repeat sequences when needed.
- Respond to emergencies, including quench procedures and medical emergencies in the scanner room.
- Maintain accurate documentation of exams, contrast use, and patient information.
- Participate in quality assurance testing and equipment calibration.
- Follow ACT MRI Safety Guidelines and department and facility safety protocols.
- Communicate with radiologists, nurses, referring providers, and other staff.
- Manage scheduling flow and prioritize urgent or inpatient studies.
- Maintain supply inventory and report equipment malfunctions.
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