Mri Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Highest science-related academic diploma or transcript.
• Registry with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists or other approved credentialing organization, such as ARMRIT, within 6 months of hire.
• Current OBMI MRI License or OBMI Temporary Post-Primary MRI License.
• Current Healthcare Provider BLS required upon hire.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS preferred upon hire or required within 90 days of hire.
• Working knowledge of cross-sectional anatomy.
• Working knowledge of patient monitoring equipment.
• Working knowledge of radiology information system.
• Working knowledge of PACS.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Must have demonstrated skills in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
• Uses effective communication skills.
• Personal appearance makes a good first impression.
• Correctly and accurately operates magnetic field equipment under the direct supervision of a physician.
• Uses departmental equipment as listed below safely according to manufacturer’s recommendations and departmental/organizational procedures.
• Follows policies for infection control; disposal of hazardous waste and sharps; use of personal protective equipment.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary should an emergency arise during moderate sedation and are able to recognize signs and symptoms.
• Demonstrates confidentiality according to PHI regarding patient and co-worker information.
• Demonstrates the ability to change a protocol as needed without compromising image quality.
• Cares for patient in a safe and compassionate manner while in the MRI suite.
• Works and communicates in a positive and cooperative manner with management, supervisors, medical staff, co-workers, other healthcare workers, patients, and their families.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Actively maintains a safe environment for all within each of the MRI Safety Zones.
• Obtains and maintains proficiency in IV starts for contrast administration.
• Begins and ends exams and documents appropriately in EMR.
• Assists in providing care for moderate and deep sedation patients.
• Mandatory participation in standby rotation as required or assigned by lead technologist.
• Provides care appropriate to the age of patients served pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients based on principles of growth and development and life stages.
• Maintains a log of all patients, procedures, complications, and system problems.
• Describes and applies the physics behind the MRI system.
• Performs quality control functions in MRI in accordance with department quality control process.
• Assists physicians as necessary.
• Assists in patient scheduling.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Participates in scheduled staff/department meetings.
• Mentors Medical Imaging students during rotations and clinicals.