MRI Technologist Full Time AH Overlook

Atlantic Health System•Summit, NJ

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The MR technologist works under the direction and supervision of radiology leadership and Lead MRI Technologist to perform MRI procedures at a high technical level not requiring constant supervision. The Technologist assumes responsibility for the safety of their patients and colleagues in their designated work area and takes corrective action when necessary to maintain such safety. The role involves significant patient interaction, technical skill, and adherence to strict safety protocols.

Requirements

High technical level not requiring constant supervision
Assume responsibility for the safety of their patients and colleagues
Take corrective action when necessary to maintain safety
Significant patient interaction
Technical skill
Adherence to strict safety protocols
Generate high quality reproducible MRI scans based on physician orders and established protocols
Position patients accurately and safely to capture the correct anatomical areas for diagnosis
Obtain accurate medical histories
Screen patients for any MRI contraindications
Explain the MRI procedure and address any questions or concerns the patient may have
Investigate and research implanted devices as needed
Initiate intravenous access on patients
Prepare and administer contrast agents
Remove intravenous catheters and apply patient dressings
Operate and maintain various equipment: Including monitoring, biopsy, power injector and all other MRI related equipment
Recognize problems / malfunctions of equipment
Troubleshoot and perform routine equipment checks
Evaluate images for acceptable image quality and completeness
Follow all MRI safety protocols and practices to protect patients and staff from any MRI related adverse events
Communicate effectively and respectfully with all hospital staff inside or outside of the MRI and Radiology departments
Strong attention to detail
Team-oriented
Self-motivated
Results driven
Desire for personal growth
Readiness to identify and overcome challenges
Receptive to feedback
Adheres to all hospital policies, PRIDE values, HIPAA regulations and infection prevention standards

Responsibilities

Perform MRI procedures: Generate high quality reproducible MRI scans based on physician orders and established protocols, position patients accurately and safely to capture the correct anatomical areas for diagnosis.
Prepare and educate patients: Obtain accurate medical histories and screen patients for any MRI contraindications, explain the MRI procedure and address any questions or concerns the patient may have, and investigate and research implanted devices as needed.
Administer contrast agents: Responsible for initiating intravenous access on patients, prepare and administer contrast agents, when necessary, remove intravenous catheters and apply patient dressings.
Operate and maintain various equipment: Including monitoring, biopsy, power injector and all other MRI related equipment. Recognize problems / malfunctions of equipment and possess the ability to troubleshoot and perform routine equipment checks.
Ensure image quality: Evaluate images for acceptable image quality and completeness.
Adhere to established safety standards, policies and regulations: Follow all MRI safety protocols and practices to protect patients and staff from any MRI related adverse events.
Communication: Communicate effectively and respectfully with all hospital staff inside or outside of the MRI and Radiology departments with a strong attention to detail, team-oriented, self-motivated and results driven, a desire for personal growth and readiness to identify and overcome challenges, and receptive to feedback.
Adheres to all hospital policies, PRIDE values, HIPAA regulations and infection prevention standards.
All other duties, additional responsibilities, and functions as needed and assigned

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance