MRI Technologist

Indiana University Health • Avon, IN

80d

About The Position

This is a full-time MRI Technologist position located at West Hospital. The hours are Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri: 3:30p-2a. Holiday Rotation and Call. Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants! The role involves possessing knowledge of MRI safety and safety zones, reviewing patient history, and screening for safety concerns (ferromagnetic objects, implanted devices, etc.). The technologist will educate patients on what to expect and ensure they are safe and comfortable during their scan. Responsibilities include obtaining IV access, preparing and administering contrast, and recognizing and responding to adverse contrast events. The position requires advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy and ensuring the MRI environment remains safe by screening all visitors and team members entering the MRI environment. The technologist will display knowledge of scanning protocols and adjust to ensure diagnostic images, perform routine QC, ensure equipment is functioning properly, collaborate with radiologists and referring physicians, document necessary information in EMR, and assist with minimally invasive procedures as needed.

Requirements

• 0-3 years of relevant experience.
• Basic Life Support certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) is required.
• Ability to maneuver equipment and improvise positions when the condition of the patient does not permit routine positioning.
• Advanced certification through one of the following: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists: Registered Technologist - Magnetic Resonance, RT(MR); or American Registry of Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists (ARMRIT): Registered Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologist (RMRIT), within 12 months of hire.
• May be required to meet registry/certification requirements for another modality, if applicable.
• May require license from Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH), if applicable.

Nice To Haves

• MRI experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Possesses knowledge of MRI safety and safety zones.
• Reviews patient history and screens for safety concerns (ferromagnetic objects, implanted devices, etc.).
• Educates patients on what to expect and ensures they are safe and comfortable during their scan.
• Obtains IV access, prepares and administers contrast.
• Recognizes and responds to adverse contrast events.
• Possesses advanced knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Ensures the MRI environment remains safe by screening all visitors and team members entering the MRI environment.
• Displays knowledge of scanning protocols and adjusts to ensure diagnostic images.
• Performs routine QC and ensures equipment is functioning properly.
• Collaborates with radiologists and referring physicians.
• Documents necessary information in EMR.
• Assists with minimally invasive procedures as needed.

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus available to eligible applicants.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees