MRI Technologist

Massachusetts Eye And Ear • Waltham, MA

302d

About The Position

At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission—from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve. At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare — people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply. This a great opportunity to join the MGH team. As an MRI Tech you'll be a part of expanding services with the ability to work with: State of the Art Equipment, 2-Tech Team Model, and the opportunity to be trained on multi-vendor platforms.

Requirements

• ARRT (MR) required
• Completion of a Medical Imaging Program
• BLS certified
• Advanced MR certification required within 18 months of hire date.

Responsibilities

• Includes preparing patient, positioning, setting imaging parameters, performing computer processing and displaying images.
• Performs scheduled quality control procedures on MRI scanner and other related equipment.
• Records QA results as required.
• Reports any potential equipment related problems to supervisor as necessary.
• Prepares for and performs intravenous injection of MR contrast agents including the use of the MR compatible power injector.
• Understands and can communicate the possible contraindications as well as monitor for and respond to adverse reactions to MR contrast agents.
• Records all information regarding contrast injections appropriately.
• Inserts IV catheters as needed.
• Performs point of care testing as needed.
• Instructs patients and visitors in MR safety procedures.
• Ensures adherence to safety practices by all persons entering the MRI area.
• Reviews outpatient and/or inpatient schedules to confirm exams have been protocoled and reviewed for potential contra-indications.
• Acts as final check point for patient safety and protocol clarification.
• Communicates with Radiologist for protocol clarification when necessary.
• Uses designated department protocols.
• If issues are observed within the designated protocol, reports them to the site supervisor and/or Quality Assurance Manager.
• Assists in the instruction of visitors and medical staff rotating through the area.
• Mentors new staff and fellow technologists as necessary.
• Adheres to MGH 'Good-To-Go' policies and practices.
• Reviews the MRI patient procedure screening form with the patient and completes the MRI staff specific questions.
• Utilizes departmental specific tools to confirm contrast dosing, and patient safety through the use of such tools as QPID, electronic dose calculators, image review (PACS) and other means designated by the department.
• Maintains a neat work environment, including patient care areas, MR scan rooms, MR control rooms and reading areas.
• Monitors appropriate inventory and par levels of necessary supplies and communicates with Manager / Supervisor.
• Assists receptionist and other Department staff in various duties as necessary (i.e. scheduling and transporting patients, taking stock inventory, filing, etc.).
• Develops knowledge of MR physics through on-the-job training, reading, etc., and keeps current on new developments in MR imaging.
• Identifies hazardous system malfunctions; secures area and removes patients and personnel from magnet bay during emergency situations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• 15K sign on bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree