Mri Technologist Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Graduate of an AMA-approved radiology program.
• Registration with the American Registry of Radiological Technologists (ARRT).
• MRI certification, or obtain it within six months of hire.
• Connecticut state license.
• MSRO certification.
• CPR certification may be required; ability to maintain basic life support (CPR).
• Maintain continuing education credits required for licensure.
• Working knowledge of radiological technology, including anatomy, medical and surgical disease, and scientific principles applied to radiological technology.
• Knowledge of patient care standards, quality assurance, customer service, OSHA principles and practices, and TJC standards of practice.
• Ability to operate MRI equipment; organize and monitor patient flow; communicate effectively with patients, relatives, medical staff, and coworkers; maintain patient-record confidentiality; and complete work within required workloads.
• Ability to read, interpret, and follow internal quality standards and government regulations, and to understand and follow specifications and instructions.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Venipuncture certificate where applicable.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of possible lifting and walking.
• The position involves OSHA Class 1 exposure to bloodborne pathogens.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience as a radiological technologist.
• Associate or Applied Science degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic MRI scans, selecting appropriate techniques based on patient age and diagnosis to produce technically accurate images.
• Assist radiologists with complex invasive MRI examinations, using proper sterile technique and producing diagnostic images.
• Start intravenous sites, assess existing sites, and administer intravenous contrast according to established protocols.
• Follow MRI safety policy and perform implant verification and protocoling when not floating.
• Maintain MRI equipment in good operating order; clean and disinfect equipment and the work area after each use; keep the work area orderly; and report hazards or equipment breakdowns to a supervisor.
• Demonstrate yearly competencies and adapt examinations to patients’ ages, conditions, and special requirements.
• Review physician orders, requisitions, laboratory results, and patient charts to confirm completeness and ensure the correct procedure and protocol are used.
• Document relevant patient and examination information and store computerized images in archive media for future retrieval.
• Prepare examinations for radiologist interpretation, including correct identification and processing, and set up films in the PACS system.
• Enter procedure information accurately in the RIS to capture charges and other relevant data; use computer skills to prepare reports and correspondence.
• Perform and document weekly equipment quality-assurance testing according to established protocols.
• Collaborate and communicate effectively with department members and other units to provide quality service.
• Provide clinical supervision and instruction to students, applying department policies, procedures, and clinical competency processes to evaluate their development and competence.
• Rotate onto night, weekend, and/or holiday call schedules if required and cover ancillary offices as needed.

Benefits

• $10,000 sign-on bonus for well-qualified candidates.
• Applicable shift differentials.