MRI Technologist (Full-Time)

Hackensack Meridian Health • Hackensack, NJ

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About The Position

The MRI Technologist produces diagnostic images using MRI technology. The role involves reviewing patient charts and physician orders to determine imaging parameters, performing studies using appropriate techniques and protocols, working with physicians to optimize MRI sequences, administering contrast media, and completing image post-processing. The technologist also verifies pregnancy status and obtains consent when appropriate, checks patient readiness, documents diagnostic and patient data, and follows infection-control guidelines when preparing sterile contrast media and solutions.

The position includes MRI safety screening and maintaining MRI safety zones, providing emergency care including CPR, and adapting care and communication to the needs of the patient population. The technologist performs daily and monthly quality assurance and clerical tasks using electronic medical records, PACS, Teletracking, scheduling, and other computer systems. The role requires scheduled shifts, including weekends and holidays, overtime as needed, and on-call assignments according to hospital and departmental policy. Other duties and projects may be assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, and/or GED-equivalent program.
• Certificate of completion or degree from an accredited Radiography or MRI program.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills, which may include Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.
• American Registry of Radiologic Technology (ARRT, MR) or ARMRIT certification within 9 months of entering the position.
• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification within 60 days of entering the position.
• Ability to lift at least 25 lbs., push and pull at least 50 lbs., and stand at least 6 hours a day.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of one year of MRI experience.

Responsibilities

• Review patient charts and/or physician orders to determine optimal imaging parameters for suspected pathology.
• Select the proper imaging coil for each study.
• Perform imaging studies using proper scanning techniques and protocols.
• Work with physicians to optimize MRI sequences and image quality.
• Administer contrast media according to MRI department protocols.
• Verify pregnancy status and obtain MRI consent documentation when appropriate.
• Determine whether patients have been appropriately prepared for procedures.
• Document diagnostic and patient data in the appropriate record.
• Perform post-processing techniques to optimize imaging or studies.
• Prepare sterile contrast media and other solutions following hospital-approved infection-control guidelines.
• Administer emergency care, including CPR.
• Perform MRI safety screening for contraindications, including foreign bodies and medical indications.
• Maintain MRI safety zones.
• Complete assigned shifts, including holidays and weekends; provide overtime as needed and take on-call assignments according to hospital and departmental policy.
• Perform clerical duties using EMR, PACS, Teletracking, patient scheduling, and other computer systems.
• Greet patients using A.I.D.E.T. standards.
• Identify the needs of the patient population and modify care and communication to meet those needs.
• Adhere to organizational competencies, standards of behavior, employee identification, attendance, and punctuality policies.
• Perform specific daily and monthly quality assurance.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid leave
• Tuition reimbursement
• Retirement benefits
• Eligible full-time MRI Technologists hired for the night shift may receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED